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Corn Varietals


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)
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