Quick answer: Corn and maize are the same plant — Zea mays. "Corn" is the everyday word used in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. "Maize" is the scientific, international, and British English term. Both are correct; it simply depends on where you are and what context … [Read more...]
14 Great Companion Plants for Growing Corn
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering adding corn to your growing space? You might want to consider companion planting to get the maximum benefit from your garden. Companion planting is a strategic process of designing your garden layout in a way that the plants … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Corn
Is corn a starch or a vegetable? Is it good for you or fattening? Many people are confused about corn's benefits. Corn is actually considered a grain, like wheat and rice and for vegetarians is added to a meal of tofu or legumes to make a complete protein of amino acids. But … [Read more...]
Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden
You can buy fresh sweet corn in season at a farm stand or supermarket. So if you have a small garden, you may want to skip a corn crop and grow vegetables that take up less space. That would be the practical thing to do, but you would be missing out on an incomparable culinary … [Read more...]