There are many things to do with the corn you just grew. Corn comes in a myriad of varieties. Most widely known varieties|strains|three kinds| of corn, the most valuable one being dent corn or field corn which is primarily used as cattle feed, sweet corn that is often sold on road side stands and of course the most loved corn- popcorn. After harvesting, there are many different things you can do with your corn besides eat it.

Fresh sweet corn on the cob is one of life’s great pleasures. It is important to remember that corn starts converting its sugars into starch right after being harvested. The easiest thing to do with corn is just to eat it on the cob. Simply unwrap it, boil it, and eat it. Put lots of butter on it. You can roast it on the grill to make it really savory. Additionally, sweet corn can also be eaten raw if the ear is plucked before the grains are fully mature.

So your corn is planted and seems to be thriving, but there are a few hurdles that need to be still surpassed and one of the pressing issues being what is the best way to protect the corn form insects. Insects can ravage your crop if you are not careful. They are the number one threat to your harvest.

Insects pose a great risk to your corn plant. Make sure you plant your corn far apart so you can control any infestation that might occur. Be vigilant for corn earworms who enjoy the popular type of sweet corn. These insects lay eggs inside the husk and once they are inside there is nothing that can be done to save the crop. Moreover, flying bugs such as locust and moths might also eat your crop too. Crows, though not insects, are also a serious problem so don’t forget to put up a scarecrow so they don’t eat your crop.

To keep the earworms from entering the trip of the husk, you can wrap a rubber band around the tip of the ear or attach a clothespin after the corn silk appears. This won’t harm your plant and will also keep the earworms out so that you don’t lose your crop. Earworms can spread rapidly and we want to minimize their harm.