Produce Briefs...
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
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.
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.
