Emerged - As soon as the plants are visible. Occurs approximately 10 days after the tassel first begins to emerge from the sheath or 2-4 days after the tassel is emerged. Dent - Occurs when all kernels are fully dented and the ear is firm and solid. There is no milk present in most kernels. Mature - Plant is considered safe from frost.
Corn is about ready to harvest with shucks opening and there is no green foliage present.
Emerged - As soon as the plants are visible. Blooming - A plant should be considered as blooming as soon as one bloom appears. Setting Pods - Pods are developing on the lower nodes with some blooming still occurring on the upper nodes. Dropping Leaves - Leaves near the bottom of the plant are yellow and dropping, while leaves at the very top may still be green. Leaves are 30-50 percent yellow.