True or False
A single ear has 900 kernels on average in 16 rows.
False
Does corn only come in yellow?
NOPE!
Does corn need to be planted everyday to stay alive?????
NO
Should you use a chopper or combine to harvest corn?
Both! Either one works!
What rank is WI for corn silage?
#1
You need to harvest the corn in July-August
False
Was corn ever used as money?
YES!
Yes
What kind of test do you take to confirm corn is ripe?
THE KERNEL TEST
What rank is WI for sweet corn?
#3
You should plant the seeds 6-7 inches apart
False
How many uses does corn have besides food?
3,500 uses beyond food
How far apart should you plant the seeds?
1.5-2 inches
Can kernels be squeezed too hard?
YES
What rank does WI have for sweet corn acreage.
#8
Corn is a fruit!
What is the tallest corn plant on record?
35 ft
MAY
When is the best harvest time?
August-October
What is WI ranked 8th for a corn product?
Corn grain
Only 1% of corn planted in the United States is sweet corn.
True
How many continents does corn grow in?
6 continents
What degrees does soil need to be at before you plant the corn?
60 degrees fahrenheit
When is the corn ripe?
When the silk is brown and ear is full.
What percent of sweet corn does WI produce for the whole U.S?