The ear is removed and the plant it had grown on is left standing several feet tall. The stalks do have important agricultural uses. When corn is picked, a shortened stalk is left standing.

Marv Bondarowicz / The OregonianCorn candlesticks stand fall decor on its ear. When it comes to fall decorating, we often think of using decorative corn in a centerpiece, a wreath or possibly a swag.

Flint corn has long been a fall decor staple thanks to its muted, earth-toned hues and the variety in its kernels. Just like our favorite bunny ear succulent, it’s a way to celebrate the season ...

Plant decorative corn two to three weeks later if you have a neighbor growing sweet corn. The plants can cross-pollinate and your neighbor will not be happy with colorful corn.

Pumpkins, gourds, decorative corn and corn shocks can find a wide range of second uses rather than becoming part of the trash. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close.

In the fall decorative corn appears at some farmers’ markets, where it is a highly sought after commodity and therefore a fairly pricey one. Cobs of decorative corn command a high price because ...

Gardeners wonder if ornamental corn is edible. No, it's flint corn, which is just as hard as its name suggests. You could boil it until the cows came home, and the cows would still be the only ...

There are sweet and super-sweet corn varieties in an assortment of colors as well as popcorn or ornamental corn. So many choices, and you can only grow one at a time.

All corn varieties, including sweet and ornamental corn, need the same growing conditions to thrive. Choose a location in full sun. If you can, plant sweet corn in a spot where you grew beans, ...

Decorative corn for sale at Maize in the City on Sept. 27, 2016, in Thornton. (Anya Semenoff, The Denver Post) Celia Winicour, 2, walks out of the hay bail maze after walking through with others ...