Corn

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Published 2014

Identification: Corn is a grain used as a vegetable if immature. It grows in rows on the outside of a central woody cob and is covered with a leafy husk. Varieties grown for vegetable use are sweeter than grain varieties.
Evaluation: Look for fresh, moist husks, not dry; no worm damage; kernels well filled, tender, and milky when punctured.
Preparation: Strip off husks, remove silk, and cut off bottom stump. Cut into two or three sections as desired, if serving on cob, or cut from cob. Keep refrigerated and use as soon as possible.
Percentage Yield: 28% after husking and cutting from cob