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Corn

Corn is a type of cereal grass that is grown and harvested for its seed for use in everything from salad dressing to corn bread to livestock feed. It is the most popular cereal grass grown in North America, and one that grows very well in hot and relatively humid environments. Ask and answer questions about corn here.

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Is corn man made?

Well, genetically, yes. But technically, no. Corn is still a grass plant that has been bred and selected from the original native Mexican grass plant Teosinte, to have larger seeds, a husk surrounding those seeds on a cob, a more upright plant for easier harvesting, and to make the seeds unshatterable for easier harvesting, among other reasons. Humans cannot make plants like Mother Nature can, so, in a way, corn is and isn't man-made.

Cereal made from coarsely ground corn?

coarsly ground maize (corn) is called corn meal

Can you refreeze fresh corn?

Yes. But it comes out mushy.

How deep do maize root grow?

I grow Corn, the corn roots can grow as deep as it is tall! and will reach out 2 to 3 feet away from the plant!

What does corn symlize in the bible?

Maize (Zea mays), or "corn" as we call it in the US, was almost certainly used in Biblical times, but not in Biblical locations. Maize, or at least a close relative, was certainly being cultivated by mesoamerican cultures around Biblical times, regardless of Old or New Testament times. The word "corn" is used numerous times in the King James version of the Bible, but it's used as a general, all-inclusive word to refer to the grain from any of a number of cereal grasses, most likely wheat or barley. That's why most modern translations do not use the word "corn".

Are bugs in grits harmful if they're cooked?

I'm not sure of the answer but my wife puts the opened box of grits in the refrigerator and we have never had a problem with bugs. When buying grits, flour, or cornmeal, freeze them. Some bugs will burrow into the packaging and lay their eggs. Freezing them will stop this. Ive had this happen with instant potatos and other products as well.

Can corn cobs go in the garbage disposals?

No. Any stringy veggies or fruit like celery corn husks or pineapple should not go in the disposal.

Are peas corn and beans the flowers of plants?

Many different types of beans will flower first before the beans begin to grow., Just like apple trees will blossom before the apples start to grow.

Bean plants are flowering plants. Flowering plants produce seeds as a result of fertilization. Beans are seeds and that come from flowers of the bean plant.

Why is the corn belt called the corn belt?

Meat Belt might be a better name for the Corn Belt because most of the corn is grown for animal consumption, particularly pigs. The grain is fed to animals, either on the farms themselves or in special complexes or on feedlots. Although corn is produced in the Corn Belt, it is not necessarily the ultimate product, beef from cattle and pork from hogs and pigs are.

What happens when you plant corn too close together?

Too close planting affects the growth of below ground roots and of above ground shoots. Corn doesn't have enough room in which to adequate develop a root system, which is needed to anchor the plant, and to take in and store nutrients and water from the soil. Additionally, corn that's planted too closely encourages the spread of diseaseand pests. And it discourages the adequate circulation of air and light, and the adequate distribution of water from rain fall events.

How long does it take to digest corn?

Corn can never be fully digested by the human digestive system. This is because corn contains cellulose, which cannot be digested by humans.

Can laying chickens eat cracked corn?

No. You cannot feed a chicken a single ingredient food and expect them to live long. Without a mix of grains in their diet a bird will become vitamin and mineral deficient. The first time it becomes just a little sick it will probably die. Corn is great for fattening the bird up but just like a human, if you ate fries and nothing else, you would soon become obese and unhealthy.

What is difference between dry corn milling and wet corn milling?

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in milling corn or sorghum grain (milo) by the wet process, and producing starch, syrup, oil, sugar, and byproducts, such as gluten feed and meal. Also included in this industry are establishments p

How tall does sweet corn grow to?

Depends on the variety of corn grown. Some barely make four feet high, some easily exceed 8-9 feet. Typical home garden sweet corn cultivars tend to be around 6 feet at maturity.

Other more exotic types can grow to a full 20 feet in height. I have even seen a seed production corn inbred plant tassel out at the magnificent height of 19 inches, with an ear about 1.5 inches long. Obviously not the norm.

What are the types of corn?

It depends on the variety. Yellow, white and bi-color (white and yellow) are the most common and are modern varieties. Corn can also be green, blue and multi-color (commonly called Indian corn) and even comes in multi-color pastels.

How did the Aztecs usually prepare their corn for meals?

Before maize could be processed into nutritionally sound foods, the kernels needed to be shorn from the cob and soaked in an alkaline solution of water, limestone, and a source of calcium hydrochloride called nixtamal. To make tortillas, Aztec women ground the kernels into a flour on a metlatl, or metate (grinding stone), and shaped the dough into flat, thin circular pieces of bread. These tortillas were then cooked on a comalli, or comal (clay griddle) and served fresh or stored for later meals. The presence of the tortilla in several rituals testifies to its significance within Aztec culture. Durán recounts that unmarried girls dedicated to the temple carried offerings of tortillas in ceremonial bowls to the temple at dawn. He also describes a custom during the feast of Tlacaxipehualiztli consisting of people wearing twisted honey tortillas and dancing all day. Sahagún recounts that a tortilla replaced the sacrificial blade in simulation sacrifices. He also witnessed dancing priests wearing S-shaped tortillas. Even in superstition, the tortilla played a role; if a woman's tortilla folded on itself on the comalli, she would say that a visitor coming to see her had kicked it over to signal her arrival. The tortilla provided more than just physical sustenance. A more ancient maize-based creation was the tamalli. A grainy dough, shaped into balls, formed the body of the tamale, which could also be formed into pointed, rolled, and adobe shapes. Stuffed with beans-second only to maize in the Aztec diet and served at every meal-or chilies, the dough was then wrapped in maize leaves and steamed in a large clay pot. Variations of the tamale included fillings of amaranth seeds, maize flowers, honey, beeswax, turkey eggs, and cherries. Both the tortilla and the tamale, in different variations, are still eaten today. Like the tortilla, the tamale also played a significant cultural role in Aztec communities, and Aztec residents acknowledged its importance in the feast of Atamalcualiztli (Eating of Water Tamales). Every eight years, in this seven-day observance, Aztecs ate plain tamales steamed in water; lime, ash, flavoring, chilies, and peppers were not included in the recipe. This pure method of cooking the tamales ritually allowed the maize a moment of freedom from the tortures of being worked and seasoned. Women also ground maize kernels to make pinole, or gruel, in a variety of recipes-gruel with honey, with honey and chilies, and with honey, fish, and amaranth seeds.

How much does one ear of sweet corn weigh?

The full ear including husk, cob, and kernels weighs about a pound, depending on a number of factors. One ear will yield about four to six ounces of kernels.

Does corn make your stomach bloat?

That depends on what type of corn. Most, not.

Can blue corn be eaten of the cob?

Yes. If it is picked while it is still green, the way sweet corn is, it ios exactly like sweet corn in texture and preparation methods. Sweet cron has almost twice as much sugar as blue corn, so blue corn would be a healthier alternative for people with blood sugar issues. Blue corn in it's "not ripe" form seems to not be available, so you would have to grow your own.

Is corn high in carbs?

Yes, corn is usually seen as a high carbohydrate food.

Where does corn grow best?

Corn best grows in somewhat moist soil with good care and attention. if you what to keep it fertalized put a dead fish next to it (as that is what the pilgrims did) I hope I answered your question

Can gerbils eat cooked corn?

Hello.

I fed my 4 adult gerbils barbecued corn on the cob. They enjoyed it and there were no negative effects. But I didn't give them very much. Just a small 1 inch section of the cob. They didn't eat it all, and i removed the uneaten portion the next morning.

I buy the corn on the cobs, dried, from the pet shops. The package says you can pop them and then give it to them that way if you want.

How did corn beef get its name?

Well, first of all, the correct name is, "Corned" beef.

"Corning" is an old name for the process of soaking beef in a very salty water solution for several weeks - this process keeps beef from spoiling, and was very important before people had refrigeration.