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That depends upon a number of things. Any given variety of corn will produce a characteristic number of kernel rows, as counted in the middle of the ear (fewer rows at the end, where the ear tapers). Poor growing conditions, or poor rates of pollination will result in fewer rows, and fewer kernels overall. But, in general, given fair growing conditions and good pollination rates, most varieties will produce either 8, 10, 12, or 14 rows of kernels in the middle of the ear. 8 rows is typical for many earlier, open-pollinated varieties. 12 or 14 rows is more typical for the latest hybrid varieties. All the above is for sweet corn. I think the same general rules apply to feed corn, both flint and dent types. I know of no corn that produces an odd number of rows, unless it be an occasional freak ear. I did a little research after asking this question, so I thought I would post an update. As the previous poster was kind enough to inform us, the number of rows does vary. But in my research, I never found any evidence that it could be as low as 8 or 10 (nor have I ever seen an ear of corn with so few rows). Also, the number of rows is (for the most part*) dependent only upon the specific variety of corn. From what I can tell, 16 is probably the most common number of rows. 14 and 18 are also seen often. Confirming what the previous poster said about odd numbers, corn ears ALWAYS have an even number of rows, because the rows always occur in pairs. * Note, poor pollination will not affect the number of rows, though it will certainly affect the number of kernels. Also, "poor growing conditions" generally won't affect the number of rows. It has to be an EXTREME event, entailing severe physical or chemical damage to the plant, in an early stage of vegetative development. Lack of moisture isn't enough, at any time of the growing season. And nothing can affect the number of rows once the plant reaches the reproductive stages of development.
Widely variable, depending on type of corn, variety, availability of water, temperatures during pollination, etc. Ranging from as few as a handful to nearly 1,000. Average is several hundred.
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What parts of corn can you eat?
When you eat corn on the cob, the part you eat are the kernels of corn. The cob is the inedible fibrous structure to which the kernels are attached before you eat them.
Where do corn seeds come from?
corn seeds come from the kernels from the cob.
What is the center of an ear of corn called?
The cob. The kernels, or seed, surround it and are themselves surrounded by the husk.
How much corn is on one cob?
All corn cobs are different to each other just like humans. In general, a normal sized corn cob will have around 16 rows of kernels with about 40 kernels per row.
What is shelled corn?
Shelled corn is the kernels alone, with no cob, husks, etc. The standard is known as #2 shelled corn.
What is a cob?
The official definition of the word cob is "the central, cylindrical, woody part of the corn ear to which the grains, or kernels, are attached."
What does it mean to shell corn?
It just means to remove the kernels of corn from the cob. It can be done either mechanically or by hand.
What is the origin of corn kernels?
The corn kernel is the dried seed flesh from a corn plant so the kernels are dried on the cob and go hard. To turn it into popcorn however, because there is a small amount of water in the kernel, after getting very hot it expands and turns the kernel I side out o it is a mini corn explosion.
How many rows of corn per cob?
You have that mixed up, and nor does the question make any sense. A cob is not a corn plant: it is a appendage that holds the corn kernels that is grown or comes from the corn plant. You can have many rows of corn with many cobs on them, and typically the number of cobs on a corn plant (especially GMO corn) is a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio.AnswerIt can vary widely depending on the type of corn, whether field, sweet, or another type, and depending on what the plant breeder bred it to do. Older varieties can have as few as 12 rows of kernels on a cob, while certain types of sweet corn can have as many as 24. The average across all types is 16 to 18 rows of kernels to the ear.
What is the middle of an ear corn called?
The cylindrical center of maize on which the kernels grow is the corncob, or just the cob, if you prefer.
What is the relationship between kernels on the same corn cob?
Kernels on the same corn cob are typically arranged in rows, with each kernel connected to a silk strand that runs to the cob's base. The size, shape, and arrangement of kernels on a cob can vary depending on factors like genetics and growing conditions. Each kernel represents a potential future corn seed if fertilized.
Do ears have something to do with corn?
Yes, they do. The structure of the corn plant which has the cob, silks, and kernels contained inside the husk is commonly referred to as an ear of corn.
