Corn plant leaves turn brown because of a fungus called Fusarium verticillioides. Fusarium verticilliodes causes corn ear rot. This disease affects corn plants during their reproductive stage. The fungus infects the kernels of corn causing them to dry out and become misshapen. This image explains the symptoms of ear rot caused by Fusarium verticilloides. Corn …
Smoked corn is a type of food that has become very popular lately because it tastes great and is low in calories. What exactly is it? Smoked corn is basically dried out corn kernels that have been dipped in liquid smoke. The flavor comes from the smoking process and the color comes from the natural …
Dracaena fragrans (corn plant) has beautiful flowers and leaves, but unfortunately, they tend to curl upwards. This makes them look unkempt and unattractive. How can I fix this problem? Dracaenas are tropical plants native to South Africa. They come in various colors such as red, pink, white, yellow, orange, purple, and blue. The flowers of …
Have you ever wondered whether you can freeze canned corn? The answer is yes, you can freeze canned corn. In fact, freezing canned corn is a great way to preserve your food without having to worry about spoilage. Canned corn has been around since the early 1900s. It was developed as a way to extend …
Do you ever wonder where corn comes from? How does it get from the field into our food? Corn is a grain that has been grown since prehistoric times. In fact, corn was first domesticated in Mexico around 10,000 years ago. 1 Corn is used to produce a variety of foods including animal feed, human …
Corn masa has become a staple food item in Mexican cuisine. It is usually found in taco shells or burritos. But did you know that corn masa can expire? What does expiration mean? How long does it last? And what should you do once it expires? Corn masa is a type of flour made from …
