There are many things to do with the corn you just grew. Corn comes in a myriad of varieties. Most widely known and basic as well are the three popular 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 and relished by one and all ‘popcorn’ or ‘Indian corn’ which is characterized by a hard shell on the kernel.

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

You can also use corn for cooking. Corn flour was used by the Native Americans to make many corn based products and is what is used in tortillas and taco shells. Corn is ground into a fine consistency. You can also use the corn as a thickening agent in other foods. Corn is also put to use for making delicious sauces, cakes, puddings, sweets and desserts because the starch acts as a thickener.

Corn is a staple crop and one of the most grown plants in the world. The main ingredient in corn which is starch, when dried can be used to convert into dextrin or can even be put to use in its present state. The corn is made into high fructose corn syrup or corn syrup which is a cheap substitute for sugar. You can even make this in your own home, though it does not taste that great by itself. Corn by products are used in everything, though sometimes to our detriment.

Nowadays, corn is also feed to cattle and pigs because the corn is a very cheap feed and has a lot of nutrients they need. If you raise farm animals, consider giving them part of your corn harvest. The corn crop can be either cut green after it is harvested or dried for fodder to be given to farm animals. Corn is fed to both cows and pigs in order to fatten then up.

All parts of the corn are put to optimal use. The husk can be braided and weaved to make masks, baskets, sleeping mats or moccasins. Fabrics that are used to make your clothing are strengthened and hardened with corn starch. More so, many of the soft drinks that you so enjoy guzzling down are sweetened with corn syrup. In addition ethanol is made from corn too. There are many things you can do with the corn you have just grown. You can eat it, cook it, use it as an additive, and drive with it. Corn has a myriad of uses.