tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post3962909827476624965..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: 'Glass Gem' Corn from Native SeedsKylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-19461455228858154102013-11-14T15:36:40.762-05:002013-11-14T15:36:40.762-05:00Oh, I can see that I missed responding to some com...Oh, I can see that I missed responding to some comments!<br /><br /><b>Melissa ~ </b>As you probably know, I've been sharing right along. What a fun time I had growing 'Glass Gem'! Thank YOU for sharing!<br /><br /><b>kreezy ~ </b>While I had a few ears that clearly were pollinated by either the nearby field corn or the sweet corn, there weren't many. We didn't do anything special and I think we lucked out with pollination times not occurring simultaneously. We had beautiful corn at harvest!<br /><br /><b>Julie ~ </b>I'm so sorry you had the bug problem! We had a few ears that just didn't mature, but all in all, we had good results. We're letting the kernels dry out now so we can pop it. We sample popped some and the flavor is superior to any other popcorn I've ever had. We too are saving seed for growing next year. I hope you have better luck in 2014!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-84739750134885627942013-11-14T15:27:48.123-05:002013-11-14T15:27:48.123-05:00I grew my glass seed corn right along the edge of ...I grew my glass seed corn right along the edge of a field full of dent corn..Clearly was not thinking when I planted!! I had mixed results, but some of the glass seed corn did turn out just fine. My biggest problem was bugs. I lost my silks and had some problems with pollination so my ears are spotty, but colorful! I'm going to try to grow from what I harvested from this fall!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-88313431361194378292013-03-14T21:44:54.918-04:002013-03-14T21:44:54.918-04:00If you want the seed you harvest this year to grow...If you want the seed you harvest this year to grow true-to-type next year, then you're going to have to prevent your neighbor's corn from pollinating your plants. Cover the ears with shoot bags before the silks emerge, and collect some pollen from your plants by clipping up a bag over one of the tassels. Once the silks emerge, quickly remove the shoot bag, sprinkle the pollen onto the silks, and then cover the ear back up and let it grow. Good luck!kreezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015105359648239681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-4513725270702346142013-03-14T21:27:50.451-04:002013-03-14T21:27:50.451-04:00Wonderful post! We are glad to hear your excited ...Wonderful post! We are glad to hear your excited about growing Glass Gem corn. We have shared your blog post on the Glass Gem Facebook page. We are hoping this will be a community forum for others to share photos, growing tips, recipes, etc. Please share any other posts you write about Glass Gem. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437817176509800270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-85212995268337045572013-03-03T20:23:23.166-05:002013-03-03T20:23:23.166-05:00Claire ~ Oh, I can guess one thing we'll be ta...<b>Claire ~ </b>Oh, I can guess one thing we'll be talking about with each other in San Francisco! ;-) I look forward to seeing you!<br /><br /><b>Mary Anne ~ </b>You know, sometimes the garden pests only eat the leaves of the heirlooms and leave the hybrids alone. As far as raccoons go, I think corn is corn to them. We have had problems with them here, too.<br /><br /><b>Sarah ~ </b>It will really be fun to read about each others' experiences, won't it?<br /><br />You absolutely can link to my blog. I'd be honored! Thank you!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-55822619446068846182013-03-03T18:15:38.796-05:002013-03-03T18:15:38.796-05:00Hi Kylee,
Absolutely LOVE this post! I too receiv...Hi Kylee,<br /><br />Absolutely LOVE this post! I too received a notification that the seeds were ready (while I was at work). Of course, I had to get my break in right away (so I could order) ;-) <br /><br />I'm so excited to grow this heirloom. Make sure to post photos of your crop. I can't wait to compare colors with everyone who is growing this season.<br /><br />Do you mind if I make a blog entry linking to your nice post about Native Seeds/SEARCH? <br /><br />All the best,<br />sjAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037365651182656844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-30651301243512352202013-03-03T16:27:52.110-05:002013-03-03T16:27:52.110-05:00I first saw these seeds on Pinterest too and would...I first saw these seeds on Pinterest too and would love to grow some. I have a lot of problems with raccoons stealing my harvest, though. I wonder if raccoons prefer sweet corn and wouldn't touch some varieties, or are they equal-opportunity snackers?Mary Anne from Leafport.comhttp://www.leafport.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-52271844151049751882013-03-03T09:28:41.508-05:002013-03-03T09:28:41.508-05:00I love this corn variety, am going to try it, and ...I love this corn variety, am going to try it, and only became aware of it on Pinterest! I would also be interested in knowing if it cross pollinates with "Monsanto" corn aas I am surrounded by corn fields. See you at the Blogger's Fling!Clairehttp://thegardendiaries.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-60078028590922611632013-03-03T09:20:09.840-05:002013-03-03T09:20:09.840-05:00Anne ~ Oh, good!! It will be fun to grow this, wo...<b>Anne ~ </b>Oh, good!! It will be fun to grow this, won't it?<br /><br /><b>Susan ~ </b>Better get on the list!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-17707582332423134772013-03-03T09:12:07.303-05:002013-03-03T09:12:07.303-05:00Beautiful i think I would like to plant this!Beautiful i think I would like to plant this!Susan H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-65075358657391458032013-03-03T09:00:12.010-05:002013-03-03T09:00:12.010-05:00Hi Kylee! I, too, received notification that I cou...Hi Kylee! I, too, received notification that I could get a packet of the seeds yesterday. I can't wait to grow it and propagate for the future. Glad to know it is as beautiful in person as in the pictures!Anne Larsonhttp://www.iowagardencoach.comnoreply@blogger.com