How to Detassel Corn
Detasseling is an important part of ensuring another good crop of corn because it aids cross pollination. Detasseling means getting rid of the top-most part of the plant.
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You Will Need
- A field of corn before harvest
- Strong hands
- Work gloves (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Understand the process
Understand the process of detasseling before you start. Detasseling is done to help facilitate cross pollination.
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Step 2
Grasp the tassel
Grasp the stem of the tassel just above where the last leaf at the top connects to the stalk.
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Wear work gloves to prevent your hands from getting cut, and to ensure a solid grip on the tassel.
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Step 3
Bend, snap, and pull
Bend the stem of the tassel slightly until you feel a snap. Then pull up swiftly to separate the tassel from the stalk.
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Step 4
Toss the tassel and repeat
Toss the tassel on the ground and repeat the process for the length of the row, and then start on the next row.
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