Corn on the Cob
Boiled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter
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Vegetables
Sweet corn: when it's in season and what to cook
Sweet corn is usually at its best from July to September across much of the US.
How to pick it
Look for bright green, snug husks and moist, light-brown silk. Skip ears with dry husks.
How to keep it
Corn loses sweetness as it sits: refrigerate in the husk and cook within a day or two.
Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.
Recipes with sweet corn
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