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The journey of corn begins in expansive fields, particularly in a region known as the Corn Belt in Iowa. This area cultivates corn under optimal sunny and moist conditions. With a growth cycle spanning 3 to 4 months, farmers nurture the corn from tiny seeds into tall stalks that can reach heights of 4 to 9 feet.
A corn plant is fascinating in its reproductive structure, bearing both male flowers that produce pollen and female flowers that develop into sweet ears of corn. Each ear is host to hundreds of nutritious kernels, which must be harvested at the perfect peak to ensure quality.