Sweet Corn
We grow our corn in successions about one week apart (some are planted closer than 7 days apart, some a few more days depending on our spring weather). This allows us to continually harvest fresh corn every week through the summer starting in early to mid July, with about 8 successions in total, depending on the year. The first harvest of sweet corn is usually the smallest, as the plants mature in cooler weather. Our biggest challenge with growing sweet corn organically is the worms. Since we do not spray our corn, we will occasionally have to trim the tips of the ear to remove worm damage before packing corn in your CSA box. The remainder of the ear is still perfectly edible!
Something many people don't realize is that sweet corn can be eaten (and is very delicious!) uncooked. A fresh ear of corn is a favorite farm snack on a hot day, like a sweet juicy candy. I actually prefer raw corn on the cob more than cooked, and it’s a great fresh addition to salads, tacos, and more!
Storage Tips
Sweet corn conveniently comes with its own natural packaging. You can reliably keep corn in your fridge for up to a week unbagged, though you might notice the husks dry out a bit. If for whatever reason you don’t eat your corn up sooner than that, it may be better to store in a bag or a tupperware (still in the husk!) to better retain moisture in the kernels. If you receive an ear of corn that has been trimmed, store in a container right away.
Recipes
Corn Salad with chile and lime