Glass gem corn is ready to pick when the husks turn brown and dry out ... You should also allow the ears to dry on the stalk as much as possible before harvesting for best results.

then slice through the stalk end (the end opposite of the pointy end with the silks sticking out) with a knife. Don't let the corn cool completely in the husk or the silks will stick. 5.

Corn farmers in Mangaldan, Pangasinan no longer have to burn leftover corn stalks and husks, thanks to biomass shredders distributed by the Department of Agriculture (DA).