Maize, a plant called corn in English speaking countries.
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Is it possible to grow the corn kernels from commercial popcorn?
It doesn't seem like there's any process that would kill the kernels, as they're just being dried out. So would it be theoretically possible to grow the kernels into full corn plants? Would there be ...
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Is corn a fruit or a vegetable or a nut?
I've been debating with my friends whether or not corn kernels are considered to be fruits or vegetables or nuts. To my knowledge, a fruit is defined as "an over ripened ovum" of a plant's seed. A ...
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What are some non sweet white corn varieties
I've had some grilled white corn in some parts in south Mexico, prepared in different ways, they're all pretty good and non are sweet, I've been looking to grow some but most of the seeds I find say ...
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Why does a corn cob turn black?
We buy fantastic fresh corn from the farmer's market. If we leave it for a few days, sometimes the cob underneath the kernels has turned black. However, the kernels are still golden and taste fine.
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How do I know when to harvest my popcorn?
I have some heritage "Strawberry" popcorn plants in the garden, and I've realised I don't know when to harvest them. Though it might be possible to eat it while still fresh and juicy, I intend to pop ...
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What varieties of sweet corn are best for freezing?
Late fall / early winter means it's time to select seeds for next year's garden!
What varieties of sweet corn are good for both eating fresh and freezing? The seed catalogs seem to be silent on the ...
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How many bean plants will corn / sunflower support?
I planted a section of my garden three-sisters style this year: corn, squash/pumpkin, and pole beans (for dry harvest).
I also have a 25' row of "Mammoth Gray Stripe" sunflowers (9-12 footers) in the ...
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How does one determine when to pick corn?
Last year I grew a little stand (4x4) of short-season corn. I hand-pollinated it and everything was growing great. But I waited a little too long, I guess, and when I picked it, my corn tasted ...
