Corn

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  Corn is the name that we use here in the United States as well as in Canada and Australia for the grain maize. In England, as well as most of the English-speaking world, the term "corn" is a generic term for cereal crops, such as wheat, barley, oats, rye and of course, maize.

In Native American lore, maize (or corn as it is commonly called in the U.S.) was one of the "three sisters." Corn seed, along with beans and squash, were planted and grown together, supporting each other in their life cycle and providing a very balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins and vegetable fats to their cultivators.

For planting information and tips, seed saving information, and more information about corn, see the rest of the story at the bottom of this page.

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