In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: On average, sweet corn takes 60-80 days to mature. Make a note on your calendar to check for harvesting signs at around 60 days after planting. Corn harvests quickest in hot weather, especially temperatures over 90 °F (32 °C). The corn tassel is the pollen-releasing stem on the tops of corn plants. As your corn matures, its tassels should turn from green to brown. Avoid harvesting the corn until the tassels' green color has disappeared completely. The tassels should turn brown about 3 weeks after the plant flowers. Pull back the corn silk and squeeze a kernel between your finger and thumb. If the kernel releases a milky fluid, your plant is ready for harvest. If your corn kernels are not mature, they will be firm and won't release a milky fluid. If that's the case, smooth the silk and husk back over unripe kernels. Your corn will still mature without any problems. Hold the stalk in your non-dominant hand to steady it while you harvest. With your dominant hand, grab a corn ear and twist it to the side. Pull the ear down and yank hard, then put your freshly-picked corn in a bucket or pile. Pulling on the cornstalk without twisting can kill the plant. When left in room-temperature conditions for 24 hours, sweet corn loses 50% of its sugar. Store or prepare sweet corn the same day that you pick it for a fresher taste. You can store sweet corn in the fridge for 2-4 days by wrapping unopened husks in damp paper towels. the corn husk and silk. Pull on the husk leaves one at a time until you have completely exposed the small silky hairs covering the kernels. Pick off the silk one hair at a time or use an old toothbrush to rub them off.  Microwaving the corn can make it easier to husk. Set the microwave power to high and heat the unhusked corn for 2 minutes. Put the silk and husks in a large container or trash bag to make cleanup easier. sweet corn to preserve it for 6-8 months. Blanch your corn in boiling water, then put your corn cobs in an airtight container and store it in the freezer. Freeze your corn for up to 6-8 months to have fresh-tasting corn no matter the season. You can also cut the kernels off of the cob with a knife before freezing for compact storage. sweet corn to preserve it for up to 5 years. If you don't plan on cooking your corn 2-4 days after harvesting, blanch your corn and remove the kernels with a sharp knife. Store the kernels in a jar and place them in a pressure canner to seal the jar. Canned corn tends to last longer than frozen corn at around 3-5 years. Sweet corn makes a healthy, delicious side for most meals. You can cook fresh or preserved corn by boiling, microwaving, baking, grilling, or steaming it. If you do not want to store your sweet corn, cook it immediately after harvesting.
Summary: Harvest sweet corn 60-80 days after planting it. Harvest the corn when the tassels turn brown. Squeeze sweet corn kernels to check for a milky fluid. Twist each corn ear off of its stalk. Prepare sweet corn quickly to prevent the flavor from deteriorating. Remove Freeze Can Cook sweet corn as a side dish if you want to eat it right away.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pin both exterior pieces together, "wrong" sides facing out and "right" sides facing in. Using a sewing machine, straight stitch along the curved top-to-back edge.  Remember to use a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) seam allowance along the edge. Use an iron to press the seam allowance to one side when finished. Pin both lining pieces together, "wrong" sides out and "right" sides in. Straight stitch along the curved top-to-back edge.  Use the same 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) seam allowance and press it to one side of the material when finished. Note that the lining and exterior portions of the hood should match in shape and size. Open both pieces, then lay them together with the "right" sides in and the "wrong" sides out. Pin the pieces together and sew a straight stitch along the front portion of the perimeter.  The outer perimeter will correspond to the front and bottom edges of the hood. Stitch the front edges together, using a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) seam allowance, but do not sew the bottom edge closed. If desired, you can also top stitch down the center line of the hood, but doing so is not necessary. Turn the hood right-side out through the bottom opening. If necessary, use an iron to press and flatten the joined front edge of the hood.
Summary: Sew the exterior pieces together. Sew the lining pieces together. Stitch the hood to the lining. Turn the hood.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make a list of questions beforehand to ask when you inspect the equipment or before you even go to look at it. Here’s a list of questions you might want to ask:  Does the machine run? How long have you had this? How often has it been used? Why are you selling it? Is it missing any parts? Does it require any maintenance? How much did you pay for it? In what year? Where did you get it? Turn on and try out every piece of equipment before you buy it. If a treadmill or a stationary bike has an emergency stop button, make sure that it works. Try a variety of speeds on treadmills and weights on other fitness equipment. Unplug and plug everything on every piece of equipment. Make sure that there are no frayed wires, rusty gears, or excessively worn pieces of the equipment you’re buying. Gentle wear and tear is okay, but keep an eye out for anything that looks as though it’s about to break. If anything needs to be replaced, see how much the replacement would cost and if it would need professional maintenance.
Summary:
Ask the seller questions about the equipment. Test out all the elements of the equipment before you buy it. Inspect the outside and inside of all equipment.