so go through this checklist for each corn cob. But instead of counting the days, look for these signs: Most sweet corn varieties produce one to two ears per plant, and the topmost ear on a plant ...

The silk at the top of the corn will be pale and damp when fresh. Skip ears that have dried or black silks. Check for signs of insects, like holes in the husk or mushiness at the top of the cob.

Some of those people are allergic to raw or cooked corn. While it's a common food, corn allergy is much less common than are allergies to wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, fish, shellfish ...