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Martin writes:
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| | Maize does ripen in northern Europe if the right hybrid is used. The
| | fields of the Netherlands and Germany are full of the stuff.
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| And it is used unripe, though not AS unripe as the sweetcorn we
| eat.
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| I see zero mention of it being used unripe on the google sites
| relating to the growth of maize in Europe.

Well, I do, though I can see why you don't. Obvious indicators
are the words 'silage' or 'forage' - those and other such terms
state clearly that maize is being used unripe - or they do if
you know how it is used.

I will leave finding suitable indicator words for ripe maize as
an exercise for your homework.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.