Produce Briefs...
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Mini ornamental corn is available in late summer through the fall.
Mini ornamental corn is technically a grass that is part of the species, Zea mays. There are many varieties of mini ornamental corn such as: Little Indian and Wampum.
Mini ornamental corn are approximately four inches long and look much like their larger counterpart. The kernels come in a range of colors and the husks tend to be ivory or deep purple.
Beautiful fall decorations are made from this calico-colored ornamental corn. Mix with ornamental gourds, bundles of hay or miniature pumpkins for a blend of seasonal items. Some types of ornamental corn can be removed from the husk and popped like traditional popcorn.
Mini ornamental corn grown at home can generally be harvested in early fall. Plantings should be completed in early to mid-Spring.
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Seasons/Availability
Mini ornamental corn is available in late summer through the fall.
Current Facts
Mini ornamental corn is technically a grass that is part of the species, Zea mays. There are many varieties of mini ornamental corn such as: Little Indian and Wampum.
Description/Taste
Mini ornamental corn are approximately four inches long and look much like their larger counterpart. The kernels come in a range of colors and the husks tend to be ivory or deep purple.
Applications
Beautiful fall decorations are made from this calico-colored ornamental corn. Mix with ornamental gourds, bundles of hay or miniature pumpkins for a blend of seasonal items. Some types of ornamental corn can be removed from the husk and popped like traditional popcorn.
Geography/History
Mini ornamental corn grown at home can generally be harvested in early fall. Plantings should be completed in early to mid-Spring.
