And they’re off!! Today is such a special day in the process of our sweet corn operation! It’s a day to get our hands back in the soil, to stretch ourselves and breathe in the fresh spring air! A day to
A SNYDER’S DOZEN THANKS Thanks for a ‘corn-tastic’ 2019 sweet corn season! Our harvest is now complete and the last Dozens will soon be consumed and we wanted to take this time to express our overwhelming appreciation to you, our customers!
Finally! Lots of the golden goodness is ready for you and your family to enjoy!
Just 6 more SLEEPS until I will be at our Farm Stand ready for you!
Woohoo...now that’s what I’m talking about! Now that the pollination process is well under way, the plant will be putting all of its energy into growing each kernel! These scrawny looking cobs will grow in length and continue to fill out
Now this is a welcome sight for Snyder eyes! And time for a little education…each of these little silks is attached to a kernel of deliciousness! As they pollinate, the silk will be released and begin to dry down. That’s why
Happy Canada Day to our corn loving community!! Well unfortunately the crazy spring weather has made predictions at this stage very challenging! Our ‘Countdown to Corn’ will have to wait at least a week to allow the crop to keep growing! We are
There’s a lot going on inside a single stalk of corn! If you look closely you can see the tassel growing inside and it is surrounded by lots of luscious leaves! In the next couple of days these stalks will stretch out
Today we begin the task of ‘saving the corn’! Each row of Snyder’s Sweet Corn that is planted under the bio-mulch must be walked and checked to make sure these babies are coming through the holes! If any of them
These little gems are really trying their best in less than ideal growing conditions! Some of their friends have not handled themselves as well ? Chilly temperatures and lots of rain has made planting a bit more challenging this season.