Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space. Sweet corn (Zea mays) is a fast grower, developing tall stalks with bright green leaves. One corn plant ...

Growing your own sweet corn can be challenging in short (less than 110 frost-free days) or high altitude areas like Eastern ...

Studying corn, understanding its nutrient and water needs, and taking a timely approach to agronomic practices builds crop yields, says this south-Georgia farmer. In Randy Dowdy’s experience, good ...

AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University scientist is attempting to peel back centuries of adaptations in corn to gain a better understanding of how the plant adjusted to the diverse environments and ...

Skip the trip to grocery store this summer. There are few summer flavors more nostalgic than corn on the cob. Nothing beats husking fresh farm stand corn over an outdoor trash can, grilling it ...

Growing corn in a small backyard plot is totally doable if you plan carefully and give the plants what they need to thrive. Corn loves full sun, fertile soil and regular watering, but is also ...