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Why do your corn stalks get little corn stalks growing off them from the bottom of the stalk?
The small stalks that appear around the base of the plant are called tillers, or more commonly suckers. They are a genetic remnant of corn's early history as a grass plant. In commercial field corn they have largely been bred out, but sweet corn varieties can show them more frequently. They are harmless and neither add to nor take away from the plant's productivity. Some people remove them, thinking they can help the plant produce more, but I generally recommend against the practice, because it creates an injury site on the plant which can allow diseases to enter.
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What is the medical term meaning a small tumor growing on a stalk?
Polyps are small tumors growing on a stalk.
Do stalks of wheat always have even number of grain?
No, stalks of wheat can have either an even or odd number of grains. The number of grains on a stalk of wheat can vary depending on growing conditions and genetics.
What are the kinds of stalk vegetables?
There are a few. Celery grown in stalks. Brussel sprouts grow on a stalk. Artichokes grow on top of a stalk. Corn grows on a stalk, but it's actually a grain. Asparagus is a stalk. Sugar cane, bamboo shoots, and lemon grass are all stalks, too.
A fruit where the stalk is eaten but not the fruit?
The stalks of Rhubarb are generally treated as a fruit.
Is stalks an adverb?
No, it is not. The word stalks is either a plural noun, or a verb (the third-person singular, past tense form of the verb to stalk.)
Is the stalk same as stem?
Stem is only on flowers and a stalk is only on trees or on the bark of trees. Stalks are mostly on trees. Hope that answers your question (:
Is celery an underground stem?
No, celery are stalks that grow above ground. Its relative celeriac is a root that grows underground.
What is a cotton stalk?
cotton stalks are the cotton plant residues after picking of cotton. these are simply cotton sticks.
What is the difference between stalk and stem?
The stalk and stem are terms that often refer to different parts of a plant. The stem is the main structural support of the plant, connecting the roots to the leaves and flowers, while the stalk typically refers to a specific supporting structure of a flower or leaf. In some contexts, “stalk” can also describe the elongated part of certain fruits or vegetables. Essentially, all stalks are stems, but not all stems are stalks.
What is a corn stalk?
Individual corn (maize) stalks have both female and male plant parts, so there is no such thing as "male corn stalk".
What is the water plant with a straight tall stalk?
Cattails and canna have tall straight stalks. Both can grow in and along the shoreline.
What is a sheaf of wheat?
Wheat is a form of grass. Like grass, it grows in individual stalks with the actual edible wheat at the top of the stalk. Each stalk is tall. You cut it off at the bottom. It is very hard to carry a bunch of stalks if they are loose so the farmer ties a whole lot of them together, making a big bundle. Each bundle can then be tossed onto a vehicle and taken to the place where the important parts are removed for human use. That tied-together bundle is the "sheaf".
