Nasty Aphids Attack Corn! What else is new? Aphids attack everything! As I was out shaking the tassels to promote pollination, I discovered my second corn plant has been attacked.
Everyone passing by my garden has told me they had trouble growing corn here, and I am no exception! Though, I naively thought I might be. I did not notice this yesterday when I was out working to tie up my tomato vines.
Super nasty. In fact, most of the plant is covered. So, I’m wondering, since it’s right beside strawberries, a cucumber, bean, basil and herbs, if I should just chop it down. If I hose it off, all those eggs and larvae go into the soil. The corn plant that I planted at the same time across the sidewalk (no aphids detected) have very few kernels, which I read results from poor pollination.
Young neighbor Brooke thought it tasted good anyway. And on another cob, this critter was happily munching. I guess that means the kernels that were there were tasty!
Moving on to a little garden success. I harvested my 7th (of 8 total) red cabbages, and will eat tonight.
Even the backside is beautiful in the sun with the silvery green leaves.
And this is how the Amaranth seed plumes look today. Absolutely everyone passing by my garden asks me about the Amaranth.
Please let me know what I should do with the corn. Thanks for reading! – Kaye
