Painted Mountain is a colorful open pollinated corn that matures quickly. It can be eaten fresh off the cob or left to mature ...

The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

Seeding rates that are too high can waste input dollars and stress plants under dry or nutrient-limited conditions. Rates ...

Sweet corn harvested fresh from the home garden and cooked soon afterward is one of life’s great treats. If you have never had that experience, now is the time to plant sweet corn in the garden. Sweet ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Our understanding of American history is undergoing some overdue scrutiny, but it is still safe to say that our Thanksgiving commemorates harvest feasts among Native Americans and ...

Most ears of corn have an even number of kernel rows because the plant forms kernels in paired cell structures, determined by its genetics. Environmental stress can influence the number of kernels ...

Agriculture is a vital component of Indiana’s history, culture and future. Discover the development of corn and Purdue University’s contributions to its growth with Purdue Agriculture’s short series, ...