# How to Harvest and Store Corn
It takes a lot of room to grow corn - you'll need about 130 plants if you want to keep a family of four in fresh ears for the summer. But once you've tasted corn that's only minutes away from the plant, you'll never want that supermarket stuff again.
Things You'll Need
- Baskets
- Gardening Gloves
- Large Pots
- Plastic Storage Bags
- Pot Holders
- Tongs
- Pot holders
Instructions
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Test your crop by puncturing a kernel or two. If the juice runs milky rather than clear, the corn is ready for picking. (The time from planting will vary depending on the variety of the corn, your climate and this summer's weather, but start checking 18 to 21 days after you see the first silks.)
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Snap each ear from its stalk with a sharp, downward twist. Leave the stalk in place; it may produce another, smaller ear.
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Pick only as much as you plan to eat immediately.
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Rush to the kitchen, quickly remove the husks and plunge the ears into boiling water.
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