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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
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.
Seasons/Availability
Look for ornamental corn beginning in late summer.
Current Facts
This type of ornamental corn is just one of the marvelous array available today. Ornamental corn, popcorn, and sweet corn are from one single species, Zea mays. Modern corn is actually a tall annual grass.
Description/Taste
Strawberry ornamental corn produces short, stubby dark-burgundy ears with attached cream-colored husks. Eye-catching and unusual, this variety of ornamental corn provides an attractive addition to fall decorations and displays.
Applications
The addition of this charming ornamental corn will enhance fall decorations and displays. The use of colored corn is limited only by one's own imagination! Dried kernels may be ground to make corn meal.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Ornamental corn has been traditionally used for creating attractive fall decorations. Striking table centerpieces, wreaths, door displays, plus other creative crafts are favorite autumn creations using festive colored corn.
Geography/History
Native to the New World, corn has been considered a very valuable food crop at least since the Incas cultivated it.
