sweet corn
noun
: corn of a variety (Zea mays rugosa synonym Z. m. saccharata) with soft kernels containing a high percentage of sugar
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Common Pests and Diseases Like other summer crops, sweet corn is susceptible to various pests and diseases.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Start succession planting bush beans, sweet corn, and summer squashes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Peaches, plums, strawberries and grapes had the most PFAS pesticide residues, while produce such as sweet corn and mushrooms had the least, according to the EWG report.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Fresh, sweet corn is just one of the many produce items Southerners are so fond of in the summer, and this recipe highlights its flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Start succession planting bush beans, sweet corn, and summer squashes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Peaches, plums, strawberries and grapes had the most PFAS pesticide residues, while produce such as sweet corn and mushrooms had the least, according to the EWG report.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Fresh, sweet corn is just one of the many produce items Southerners are so fond of in the summer, and this recipe highlights its flavor.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Sweet corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20corn. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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