| The correct storage of shelled corn is key to | | | | content of 15.5 %) weighs 56 pounds and requires |
| ensuring you have a good performance of a | | | | a storage volume of 1.25 cubic feet. One hundred |
| corn-burning stove or boiler. The shelled corn | | | | pounds of shelled corn (about 1.8 bushels) requires |
| must be stored in a clean, dry environment and | | | | a storage volume of 2.25 cubic feet. |
| should never be in direct contact with concrete or | | | | After burning the corn, the ash is produced and |
| any dirty floor. If you stack your shelled corn in | | | | will require a proper disposal and is recommended |
| bags then ensure it's free from rodents, birds, | | | | to be done before you buy your corn stove. |
| squirrels, and other varmints. | | | | Burning shelled corn will yield less ash residue than |
| It's recommended to store your shelled corn in | | | | either burning firewood or cinders from burning |
| bulk containers, the containers should not sealed | | | | coal. Corn ash has a modest value as a fertilizer |
| completely shut because there must be some air | | | | and as a liming agent, with no evidence of heavy |
| circulation around and through the corn. Inspect | | | | metals or any other contaminants. The corn ash |
| the corn from time to time to ensure that there | | | | (after cooling) can be safely applied to garden |
| are no insect or disease infestations and that the | | | | areas, flower beds, lawns, and fields and hence is |
| corn does not develop a musty odor. | | | | far more environmentally friendly than other fossil |
| Shelled corn is mostly sold by the bushel or by | | | | fuels. |
| weight. One bushel of shelled corn (moisture | | | | |