I had just a little space left in the garden so I planted some Papa’s Red Corn.
Papa’s Red Corn
It’s so beautiful that it’s worth taking a chance . . giving it some of my valuable garden space just to see if I can grow it. It’s available from Baker Creek, where I order most of my seeds.
At Specialty Produce, they say that red corn has 350% more antioxidants than does common white or yellow corn.
I will probably let it dry on the stalk and use it for making grits or cornmeal.
Red Corn
Aren’t the seeds beautiful? I love growing fun things. Some of you may remember that I’ve grown Glass Gem corn.
Glass Gem Corn
I’ve also planted blue corn.
Blue Corn
Now we’ll sit back and hope to get a few ears or red corn!
Jackie says
I’ve never seen coloured corn, are they grown to eat or decorate. They are beautiful, especially the blue corn.
Rebecca in SoCal says
I remember that glass gem corn…it was so pretty! I can’t remember how it ended up…good eating?
Rebecca in SoCal says
BTW, the red corn is gorgeous, and would make pretty grits or meal. I know blue corn has been around a while, but I have never gotten used to the look of it.
Wanda says
O love the co Lord’s corns you groe. They are so pretty and would !and beautiful fall decoration. I also remember when you ground then it ended up grey colored. I didn’t like the looks of th at. Looked yucky but hey if it didn’t bother you or Vince go for it again . Can’t wait to see the red.
Judy Laquidara says
I’m thinking it cooked up white but even if it didn’t, the color doesn’t bother us. Knowing that it was grown organically and that it tastes amazing matters more to us.
Ruth says
That blue corn is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I keep checking the picture again, enjoying the look of that reddish-blue kernel, then the shades of purple in the blue kernels and the varying shades along the ear. Just a work of art there in your hands! Does it taste better on the ear than yellow corn on the cob?
Nelle Coursey says
If nothing else, just think of the beautiful decorations you can make with this!! Those would be beautiful in a door hanging!