Corn Seeds

• Tall Stalks: Corn plants are known for their sturdy, upright stalks, which can grow quite tall depending on the variety.
• Broad Leaves: They have long, wide green leaves that emerge alternately from the stalk.
• Ears of Corn: The edible part, the “ear,” develops along the stalk. Each ear is covered by layers of husks (modified leaves) and has silken threads (styles) emerging from the top, which are essential for pollination.
• Tassels: At the very top of the plant, you’ll see the “tassel,” which is the male flower producing pollen.

Significance & Uses

Corn is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops globally, incredibly versatile, and a staple food for billions.

• Global Staple: It’s a major source of food for humans and livestock, and a raw material for many industrial products.
• Sweet Corn: The variety most commonly eaten directly by humans, known for its sweet, juicy kernels. It’s enjoyed boiled, grilled, roasted, or as part of various dishes.
• Field Corn/Dent Corn: This variety is primarily used for animal feed, ethanol production, and other industrial purposes (like cornstarch, corn syrup).
• Popcorn: A specific variety of corn with kernels that “pop” when heated.