The corn earwormâwhich is also known as the tomato fruitworm and the cotton bollwormâis a caterpillar that eats the fruit and leaves of corn, tomatoes, beans, peppers, squash, lettuce, peas, potatoes, and other crops. Corn earworms also chew tomato fruits from the blossom end, eat into bean pods and nibble lettuce. Earworms also attack okra […] More
Hereâs a fresh harvest corn salad that matches just-picked corn with a handful of cherry tomatoes, a small red onion, a medium bell pepper, and cilantroâand sweet vinaigrette. If you havenât just picked the corn out of the garden then choose bright green, full husks and look for silks that are moist and flowing. Pull […] More
Sometimes one vegetable crop can help another vegetable crop grow better just by being nearby. For example lettuce and spinach often grow better in the shade of a taller plant. Growing two or more crops in close proximity for a shared benefit is called companion planting. A classic planting of three garden companions is corn, […] More
Just picked garden corn makes a rich, sweet soup. Make this corn soup with sweet corn, water, and some onion. Serve hot or cold. Choose ears of corn with fresh, green husks. The top of the cob should be rounded rather than pointed. If the silk is brown and slightly dry, the corn is ripe. When […] More
Corn chowder is a hearty soup. Itâs a perfect match for the late summer corn harvestâa whiff of autumn in the air and sometimes a hint of chill. Chowder is an American term with French originsâchaudiĂšre is a sort of iron cooking pot. As for corn, the shorter the time from garden to table, the […] More
Grilled and roasted corn is most flavorful when it is cooked freshâvery fresh. As soon as an ear of corn is picked, its sugars start converting to starch. As the sugars turn to starch, the sweetness of corn is lostâthough it is true that some new breeds of corn will retain their sweetness for days. […] More
Fresh corn, herb, and tomato relish is a mix that comes together naturally as the summer harvest peaks. When sweet corn kernels can be cut from the ears and popped in your mouth as a garden snackâwell, that is the same time you are going to find meaty tomatoes ripe on the vine. For this […] More
Baby corn is sweet and crunchy and can be eaten whole out of hand–kernels and cob together. Add baby corn raw to salads, or cook it quickly in stir-fries. Include fresh baby corn among cruditĂ©s. Baby corn is often included in Thai and Chinese dishes. It looks like miniature corn on the cob. But baby […] More
Look around and you will find a dozen or so ways to make âauthenticâ succotash. The bottom line on succotash is that this cooked dish always includes lima beans and corn kernelsâunless it doesnât. You see, sometimes ârealâ succotash doesnât include lima beans but green shell beans instead (just ask Fannie Farmer). So, at least […] More
SautĂ©ing will keep the crispness and flavor of fresh vegetables intact. SautĂ©ing is a technique very similar to Chinese stir-frying. Fresh vegetables that lend themselves to sautĂ©ing include mushrooms, thinly slice carrots, zucchini, onions, green peppers, and corn kernels. Print SautĂ©ed Corn Author Steve Albert Yield 1 serving Ingredients Fresh corn kernels: 1 cup […] More
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