Harvest corn when the silks have turned brown and dry, and the ear….

Feels full. Press a thumbnail into a kernel. A milky liquid should come out. If liquid is clear, it's too early. If no liquid, it's too late. Corn tastes best when picked late afternoon. Harvest by holding stalk firmly. Twist ear off plant in downward direction. Sugar in corn turns to starch quickly. Eat or preserve immediately after harvesting.