Below is a list of all known varietals for Corn. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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Ambrosia Corn | A bicolor sweet corn variety with a mix of white and yellow kernels, known for its sweet flavor and tender texture. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Black Corn | A variety of corn with dark black kernels, used for its sweet taste and for making flour, chips, and tortillas. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Blue Corn | A variety of flint corn with blue kernels, often used in tortillas and cornmeal, known for its sweet flavor and high protein content. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Butter and Sugar Corn | A popular bicolor sweet corn variety with a mix of yellow and white kernels, prized for its sweet taste. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Calico Corn | An ornamental variety of corn with multicolored kernels, often used in fall decorations and crafts. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Choclo | A variety of large-kernel corn grown in South America, often eaten fresh or used in traditional dishes. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Corn (Generic) | General corn variety. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 1 - 2 |
Cornelian Cherry Cornus | Small deciduous tree with clusters of small yellow flowers in late winter/early spring and red, cherry-like fruit. | Loamy Soil | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 11B | Moderate | 0.75 - 1.5 |
Country Gentleman Corn | An heirloom variety of sweet corn with irregular kernel rows, known for its tender texture and sweet flavor. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Dent Corn | Also known as field corn, this variety is used primarily for livestock feed, processed foods, and industrial products like ethanol. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Flint Corn | Known for its hard kernels, this variety is often used for cornmeal, polenta, and as ornamental corn. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Flour Corn | A soft corn variety with a starchy texture, often ground into flour for baking or traditional foods like tortillas. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Glass Gem Corn | A highly decorative corn variety with translucent, multicolored kernels, primarily used for ornamental purposes or popping. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Golden Bantam Corn | An heirloom variety of yellow sweet corn, known for its small ears and sweet, rich flavor. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Golden Jubilee Corn | A yellow sweet corn variety known for its large ears and sweet, rich flavor, often eaten fresh or canned. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Gourdseed Corn | An old variety of corn with soft kernels, primarily used for making cornmeal and flour. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Hopi Blue Corn | A traditional variety of blue corn from the Hopi tribe, often used in tortillas and cornmeal for its unique flavor and color. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Inca Red Corn | An ancient variety of corn with deep red kernels, often used in traditional South American dishes and beverages. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Indian Corn | A variety of flint corn with multicolored kernels, traditionally used for decoration or as a source of flour. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Japanese Cornel Cornus | Small deciduous tree with yellow flowers in early spring and red berries in fall. | Loamy Soil | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 12A | Moderate | 1 - 1.75 |
Oaxacan Green Corn | A green-hued variety of corn traditionally used in Mexican cuisine, especially for making tortillas and tamales. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Painted Mountain Corn | A hardy variety of multicolored flint corn, bred for cold climates and often used for flour and cornmeal. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Peaches and Cream Corn | A popular bicolor sweet corn variety known for its juicy, sweet kernels and tender texture. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Pod Corn | An ancient variety of corn where each kernel is enclosed in a husk, more commonly used as a decorative or research corn. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Popcorn | A variety of corn with small, hard kernels that pop when heated, commonly used for snacks. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Purple Corn | A variety of corn with deep purple kernels, high in antioxidants, often used in health foods and drinks. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Rainbow Corn | An ornamental variety with a mix of different colored kernels, often used for decoration or cornmeal. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Red Corn | A variety of corn with deep red kernels, often used for flour, cornmeal, or ornamental purposes. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Reventador Corn | A South American variety of popcorn known for its large kernels and excellent popping quality. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Seneca Red Stalker Corn | An ornamental corn variety with red stalks and multicolored kernels, used for decoration and as animal feed. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Silver Queen Corn | A popular white sweet corn variety known for its tender texture and sweet taste, often eaten fresh. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Strawberry Popcorn | A small, red-kernel popcorn variety named for its strawberry-like appearance, used for popping and ornamental purposes. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Striped Corn | A variety of ornamental corn known for its striped kernels in a variety of colors, used mainly for decoration. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Sweet Corn | A variety of corn with a high sugar content, commonly eaten as a vegetable, either fresh, canned, or frozen. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Waxy Corn | A type of corn with a high amount of amylopectin starch, used in processed foods and adhesives. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
White Corn | A variety of corn with white kernels, commonly used for flour, hominy, tortillas, and other processed food products. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate | |
Yellow Corn | The most common variety of corn, used for food, livestock feed, and processed products like corn oil and cornmeal. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 8A | Moderate |