Almost all Indian corn varieties need 100 to 115 days from planting until harvest. Our best sweet corn varieties here take considerably less than that. That should protect against cross-pollination.

Corn, specifically purple corn, is a superfood loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It could potentially help prevent obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and cancer.

Extracts from purple corn, for instance, could replace Red Dye 40, a petroleum-based synthetic dye found in many foods, including dairy products, sweets and beverages.

Almost all Indian corn varieties need 100 to 115 days from planting until harvest. Our best sweet corn varieties here take considerably less than that. That should protect against cross-pollination.

Editor’s note: This article originally ran on AgWeb in May 2015. Recent cold, wet weather across the Midwest have prompted many farmers to ask about purple corn seedlings again this spring.

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese Remove husks and silks from ears of corn. Rinse corn and pepper under cool water and pat dry. Preheat a grill pan over medium heat or prepare outdoor grill.

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