Definition of sweet corn
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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Other starters include a house salad, Oaxaca salad (romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, bacon, beans and sweet corn), chicken tortilla soup and chicken pozole.
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Every year, the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce, which coordinates the 65-year-old festival, cooks up 80 tons of sweet corn to sell to about 100,000 fest-goers.
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This classic meat and potatoes combo is joined by sweet corn for crunch and the taste of summer ahead, then finished with a scattering of fresh thyme for a subtle, earthy sweetness.
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The average germination rate for sweet corn is about 75 percent, so plant three seeds together every 7 to 15 inches.
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Kellogg’s products, from Zucaritas — sweet corn flakes — and Nutri-Grain bars, were commonly found on Venezuelans’ breakfast tables and pantries.
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A day of family friendly entertainment that includes local sweet corn and hot dogs, local food vendors, live music, corn shucking for kids and adults, and a professional competitive corn eating competition.
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Small square foot garden beds aren’t ideal for crops that take up a lot of room, such as vining winter squash, asparagus, or a big planting of sweet corn.
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The farm also sells such other produce as heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, green beans, cantaloupe, watermelon and various kinds of squash.
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First Known Use of sweet corn
1646
SWEET CORN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sweet corn for English Language Learners
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: a kind of corn (sense 1) that contains a lot of sugar
SWEET CORN Defined for Kids
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Definition of sweet corn for Students
: corn with kernels rich in sugar that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable while young
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