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.

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

Try your hand at planting these vibrant corn cultivars with roots in Indigenous cultures, and save the seeds for future generations. Before heading to your favorite local spot to pick up the ...

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.

Purple corn, commonly known as maiz morado, has more antioxidants than blueberries. Researchers at the University of Missouri are trying to grow a similar corn here in the United States.

Purple corn also has potential as a natural food coloring, replacing the petroleum-based red dye that has been banned.