History
Where was corn first grown??
Central Mexico
How much protein is in corn?
3.27 g
When is corn ready to be harvest?
Fall
What family does corn come from?
Grass Family
What can corn be used to produce?
Fuel alcohol
True or False
Corn looks different than what it did when it was first created?
True!
What is the scientific name for corn?
Zea Mays
True or False
Is corn grown on every CONTINENT?
False!
Not grown in Antarctica
How much corn can be grown in an acer?
130 bushels
Can the entire corn be used?
Yes!
When was corn first created??
7,000-10,000 years ago
What is another name for corn?
Maize
How much corn is grown in the u.s each year?
90 million acres
How much does corn weigh per bushel?
About 56 pounds
What is the husk (outer layer/skin) used for?
The husk can be used for tamales
True or false corn is a fruit.
True
When do you plant corn?
Spring
What temperature should the soil be when you plant corn?
Anywhere ranging from 60-65 degrees fahrenheit.
Anywhere ranging from 60-65 degrees fahrenheit.
What are the 6 hybrids of corn?
1. dent
2. flint
3. pod
4. popcorn
5. flour
6. sweet corn
What is the bushel weight of corn?
56 pounds
How many kernels does a 16 row of corn have?
800
What state produces the most corn?
Iowa
How long does it take corn to grow?
Corn maturity varies depending on the variety and weather conditions but most corn is ready anywhere between 60-65 days.
What colors of corn are there?
blackish
blue-gray
purple
green
red
white and yellow