Weeds compete with corn plants for soil nutrients ... Silks should be brown but not dried; the husks should still be dark green. To verify ripeness, carefully pull back the husk and gently ...

The flavonoids that provide insecticide-like protection to some corn lines against corn earworm larvae also provide pigments to the plants that show up in the silks, husks and kernels. Pictured ...

As the industry’s byproduct, corn husks are often discarded during the processing of kernels.Online seller and Kota Marudu native Felorince Lunsin, 31, who studied conservation biology in ...

Boil: Shuck corn. Boil a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt and then add corn. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Steam: Shuck outer husks and silks from corn. In a steamer, add 1 inch of water to the ...