The author of the content describes their experience with Painted Mountain Flour Corn in their garden. They have noticed a peculiar occurrence where some of the corn plants have tassels and are toppled over, exhibiting signs of hermaphroditism and MESS (Multiple Ears Same Shaft) condition. Despite being new to growing corn, the author has encountered these issues before in their plants.
Hermaphroditism in corn refers to the presence of both male and female reproductive parts on the same plant. This can lead to self-pollination, affecting the quality of the corn produced. On the other hand, MESS condition occurs when multiple ears of corn develop on the same stalk, further impacting the yield and quality of the crop.
It is unclear from the content what may have caused these abnormalities in the Painted Mountain Flour Corn. Factors such as environmental stress, genetic mutations, or nutrient deficiencies could contribute to the development of hermaphroditism and MESS condition in corn plants.
The author is seeking explanations and causes for these occurrences in their corn crop, indicating a curiosity and interest in understanding and resolving the issues they are facing in their garden.