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