Corn Tassel Bags

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6 1/4" x 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 15 1/2" When to bag tassels: As the tassels emerge from the top of the plant and mature, the lateral branches begin to droop away from the main stalk and become horizontal. Once the anthers (usually red or yellow and smaller than a grain of rice) start to emerge along the tips of the lateral branches and the main branch of the tassel, the tassel is ready for bagging. If the tassels are bagged while they are still green, they will stop developing and never shed pollen. Weather and time of day have a strong bearing on when tassels will shed pollen. High humidity can cause anthers to remain closed. Anthers generally begin to shed pollen in the morning after the dew has evaporated and any morning chill is gone. Pollen shedding decreases as temperatures top 86°F. Anthers may close up during the hottest part of the day then reopen in the afternoon or evening. Therefore, the best time to bag tassels is in late afternoon the day prior to pollination.~section~ Show more