I have a huge corn plant that has pollen but there is no silk showing on the only ear. I looked inside and see no silk? I heard the term "silk balling" where instead of emerging it gets stuck and grows down, cold nights could cause it. The ear feels thin so I don't think pollen is reaching inside.

Can I strip part of the husk to expose the silk or will that kill the corn kernels?

I solved the issue, the husk top got stuck and when I peeled it away on top slightly I see the silk finally!

I have never grown corn so although I saw this thread I had nothing useful!!!