Corn

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Potassium	Phosphorus
2 g	2mg	0.52 mg	37 mg	270 mg	89 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
15 mg	0.46 mg	0.05 mg	0.16 mg	0.6 mcg	23 mg

Vitamin A (mcg/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
9 mcg/187 IU	0.16 mg	0.06 mg	1.77 mg	0.72 mg	0.09 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
42 mcg		6.8 mg			0.3 mcg

What It Helps:

DiarrheaDigestive HealthEye HealthInfection

How It Helps:

Including whole grains into your daily diet can help in reducing the risk of being overweight as well as digestive disorders.
The fiber and resistive starch that is found in the corn helps with diarrhea.
Contains lutein and zeaxanthin which found in the macula of the eye are what absorb blue light. This blue light is what can cause damage to our eyes. Therefore lutein and zeaxanthin help prevent damage to the eyes.

Tips & Other Info.

Who doesn't love popcorn! Popcorn is high in fiber and as well is low in calories.
Getting multicolored corn or heirloom corn is better.
Boil corn, add salt, and enjoy. But my favorite is grilled corn!
If you're having salad add some corn for an extra fiber
Another option...Corn chowder.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Sow in early Spring (March-April) & Plant in late Spring (May) & early Summer (June)

Late Summer (August) till early Fall (September-October)

Watering: Likes a lot of water, about 1" - 1 1/2 " of water a week. Feeding: Add fertilizer with nitrogen when it is about 1 foot in height as well as when it is about 2 feet in height.