From the arrival of our seed in the spring through to the planting of our tillage radish cover crop in the fall, we hope you enjoy a few moments of Snyder fun! We LOVE what we do and are so thankful
Today was a beautiful day following a crazy cold spring! Our first planting of corn has finally regained its colour and is doing really well This picture shows the difference between growing under the biodegradable ‘plastic’ mulch versus without…I think it
With a colder than normal week in our rear view mirror and more rain in the forecast, our beautiful crop of corn is still looking great…although a touch paler than we like to see! Considering what it has just had
No more guessing if Snyders is growing corn on our Bridge Flats this year! We are indeed and the proof is in the picture! As we mentioned earlier in the spring, we have switched things up on the farm this year
Down the row we grow! What a great day when you can row corn! Each seed is planted 8” apart under our biodegradable ‘plastic’ mulch using our poly planter and each row is spaced every 30” across the field. We are looking to
So much has been happening beneath the soil since our last photo op and that tiny, shriveled seed has already germinated , sprouted AND sent out its radicle root and mesocotyl. The mesocotyl is the tubular, white, stemlike tissue connecting the
What an awesome day here on our farm after a very productive Saturday! We are so thankful that Thomas was able to get our first planting of sweet corn in the ground so it can enjoy this beautiful growing weather! Tom decided
Spring has definitely arrived as we begin our 2025 fieldwork in our lower field we call the Long Flats! This area on our farm has a unique micro-climate that should provide a warmer and more protected environment for our early
POLLINATION IS WELL UNDERWAY What an exciting time…the process of pollination is in full swing here at Snyder’s Sweet Corn! Once the plant has stretched out and the tassels are reaching for the sky, the timing is perfect for the cobs to
My man knows how to thrill my corn loving heart! Some girls get flowers but I prefer cobs of corn!!! Here nestled deep inside its cosy sheath is our first cob of corn! It may be small but it is definitely
