The alfalfa plant is primarily native to Asia, and is considered to be one of the first known herbs to mankind. It is a member of the Pea family Fabaceae and it is often used for feeding animals as it has the highest nutritional value of all the hay/forage crops.
Heat the grill to medium. Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place, and place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes.Remove corn from water and shake off excess.Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels.emove corn from water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels.
Season each ear with salt and pepper and top with a few pats of butter. Wrap and seal with the foil and place on a preheated grill. Grill the corn on the cob for 20 minutes, turning each individually wrapped corn on the cob every 2 minutes. How long to steam corn: Fill a pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Add shucked and rinsed ears of corn to a steamer basket and place over the boiling pot of water. Cover the pot and steam the corn on the cob for 7Â­-10 minutes or until the corn reaches desired tenderness.