When Is Corn Harvest Time? Plus Professional Harvesting Methods
Corn is one of the foods we eat more of; it not only fills the stomach but can also be processed into all kinds of delicious foods, and its nutritional value is very high as well. Nowadays many farmers grow corn, and some beginners are joining this industry for the first time, so how do you harvest corn? When is the harvest time - do you know?
I. Corn Harvest Time
The harvest time of corn mainly depends on when the corn was planted; when it is sown and planted will affect that year's yield. Our country has been growing corn for a very long time, and due to differences in temperature and environment between the northern and southern regions, the harvest time for corn grown in different areas will also vary. Corn currently has three growth stages, namely the seedling stage, the ear stage, and the grain-filling stage. These three periods are all very critical growth stages for corn, and by the time it reaches the grain-filling stage, it is time for us to harvest. Generally, from July to August each year, a large amount of new corn is harvested. In some areas, harvesting also takes place in October and November each year in autumn. The specific harvest time depends on the region where you plant and cultivate; the harvest of spring corn and summer corn will still be somewhat different.
II. Corn Harvesting Methods
In the past, growing corn could only be harvested with a large amount of manual labor. Not only did it consume a considerable amount of manpower, but time efficiency could not be improved either. With the advancement of technology, mechanical harvesting methods now exist. Using a corn harvester can save manpower in a short time and create greater returns. There are many choices of corn harvesters on the market, and everyone can pick a suitable model according to the area they have planted. The emergence of the corn harvester has greatly relieved the pressure of manual harvesting; it not only improves labor efficiency but also simplifies the harvesting steps.
Note: A corn harvester is a large machine, so you must figure out the operating steps before use.
III. Post-Harvest Processing of Corn
When a corn harvester is used, the cobs left after husking can also be used. You can package all the corn cobs, then dry them in the sun and ferment them into an edible mushroom bed. Mushroom beds can be used to grow fungi; the mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms and so on that we commonly eat can all use mushroom beds. Xylitol can also be extracted. Moreover, the secondary chemical use of corn covers a very wide range, and proper use is very valuable.
That is all Tudiuwang has summarized for you today regarding corn harvesting. We are now in an era of technology; if machines can replace manpower for operations, everyone can confidently leave it to the machines and apply their limited labor where it is more needed.