“Five years ago, I discovered that maize cobs can be used to make poultry feed. Since I discovered that, it has significantly reduced cost of buying feeds,” he says. Is maize cob good for chicken feed? Maize cobs are rich in fibre and have a low protein content and are, Read more…
A. Cod is a highly nutritious food with a high concentration of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in calories and contains very little fat, and moderate consumption is generally safe. What is the healthiest cod? Pacific cod is lower in calories compared to Atlantic Read more…
Some of your pets will enjoy a corn cob. Rodents, such as gerbils and white rats, like to gnaw on them, like a dog with a bone. Parakeets also enjoy keeping their beaks sharp by picking at a corn cob. Domestic animals, such as chickens, also love to peck every Read more…
One corn plant, given adequate growing conditions, will produce between two and four ears of corn. Early varieties produce fewer, while later-maturing types produce slightly more. How much corn you get will largely depend on how well you take care of the crop. How many cobs does a maize plant Read more…
Maize (Zea mays L.), a major cereal grown worldwide, generates cobs which can be used as pig feed ingredients (Frank et al., 1983; Kanengoni et al., 2004; Ndubuisi et al., 2008). Can pigs eat whole corn cobs? Pigs are omnivores, which means they eat both meat & plants. They love Read more…
Corn on the cob can be purchased year round in some southern states like Florida, or found in the frozen aisle. But sweet corn will taste best in the summer months, when it’s freshly picked. Corn should be picked at the peak of ripeness, when the kernels are sweet and Read more…
You can grow corn from fresh kernels. The success rate may be lower for fresh kernels, and it will vary by the kernel. Fresh kernels may begin to germinate within two days. Can I grow corn from store bought corn? Corn seeds are really just dried corn kernels. So you Read more…
One medium ear of corn will yield approximately 1/2 cup of kernels. How much corn is on an average cob? Fortunately, you don’t need to measure the yield of each ear of corn to determine the average yourself. There’s a handy produce converter tool that does it for you. Their Read more…
May through September you can find an abundance of sweet corn at grocery stores and farmers markets, ready to grill, boil, or even fresh from the cob. Is this a good time to buy corn on the cob? The best time for corn is June through August. In which season Read more…
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. How big is a medium ear of corn? Nutrition Stats: 1 medium ear, (6 3/4” to 7 1/2” long, 103g). How much corn is on an average cob? Fortunately, you don’t need to measure the yield of each ear Read more…