This is a list of the most commonly cultivated varieties of sweet corn. Corn (Zea mays) is also known as maize. In addition to being delicious, nourishing, and fun to grow, corn, particularly the colored varieties, is highly ornamental; cobs can be dried and used as decorations in the home.
Genetically modified varieties only available to large-scale commercial growers, such as Bt corn and glyphosate-resistant corn, are not listed.
1) Yellow
Yellow corn comes from the sweet corn variety and is available year-round. It is considered a grain, a vegetable, and a fruit depending on its maturity and use. This type of corn is actually developed from a series of research and studies on white corn. Yellow corn has a single (dominant) Y allele making it produce carotenoid pigments.
2) White
3) Bicolor
4) Multicolor
Rainbow-colored corn
When the rainbow corn mixed with the traditional varieties it created new strains. Each year of successive planting, the corn displayed more vibrant colors and vivid patterns. Multicolored varieties are usually at their sweetest when their mature color just starts to “blush” on the kernels.
5) Black Corn
6) Red Black Corn
Known in the U.S. since 1845; originally from Virginia. Plants grow up to 3 1/2 m (12′) tall and have at least two ears per stalk; each ear is 20-30cm (8-12″) long. Striking maroon and red-black kernels. Used for flour, cornmeal, or corn-on-the-cob when young. Good drought tolerance. Great for autumn decorations.
7) Blue Corn
Solid dark blue seeded popcorn. Unique, dark blue, uniform seeds on small cobs. Watch those kids take a special interest in that garden of yours the day that you plant popcorn seed. A pure deep dusty blue mini corn for popping!
8) Red Corn
This is a rare heirloom variety producing medium-sized cobs with red kernels. The ancient variety was once used by the Aztecs. Sowing time – Spring-Summer (or when the soil temperature is more than 20 degrees C) Must have full sun position, sow 25mm deep, emerge 6-10 days. Harvest 90 days.
9) Purple Corn
Purple Corn has been cultivated in Peru for thousands of years. All Purple Corn strains originate from ancient purple corn which is known as Kculli. It has long been revered by the indigenous peoples where it is known as “the plant of remembrance”.
10) Green Corn
Emerald green kernels for cornmeal. Originally from Southern Mexico, this dent corn (pronounced wä hä’ kän) produces ears anywhere from 6″ to 10″. Can also be used for decoration.
11) Pink Corn
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Source from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sweetcorn_varieties
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-rainbow-corn-is-the-coolest-way-to-eat-your-veggies
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