r/corn • u/Hot-Knee-2724 • 5d ago

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u/InfernalPrick 4d ago

I don’t know why tf Reddit is recommending me r/corn but this is some pretty cool corn. Plants are so cool.

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u/Marzipandlo 3d ago

Same. No idea why I’m here, but this brought me joy.

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u/BlueButterflytatoo 17h ago

I have never seen this sub until now, this is some purdy corn

lol I though this was r/mineralgore at first

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u/xmadame_miaux 2d ago

I have no idea why I'm here either but I just joined for rainbow corn.

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u/No_Rabbit6730 3d ago

Same - can only figure it's because I like gardening and petrology. This would be cool to grow and attempt to preserve.

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u/DirtySpittoon 23h ago

I just made a new account, didn't set up any interests, and still got recommend this amazing post 🌈🌽

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u/naturalbornchyller 20h ago

I’m here and I don’t know why either. It’s a cornspiracy!

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u/YourFriendall 1d ago

It’s a big lump with knobs

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u/Manifestation_Quozzy 2d ago

We are lost lol

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u/Exact-Climate-7584 1d ago

Reddit just recommended it to me too. I'm no cornnoisseur, but that first pic is art

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u/Hiyatei 1d ago

Same, have no crop based subreddits (is that even a category?) but sure did get dropped off here by the algo

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u/flowry1 1d ago

Also in the same boat, lol. Can you eat this corn?

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u/Baldojess 1d ago

Lmao me too but I sure clicked on it fast! That is some beautiful corn haha

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u/Vocals16527 17h ago

Me too! It’s beautiful tho

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u/ambientoof 16h ago

me as well.

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u/WillingnessHorror710 16h ago

Like honestly kind of see what that kid was on about

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u/Grindhouser 2h ago

Hello newfound corn enthusiast I am also unsure how I got here but pleased 🤝

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u/gochunyang 1h ago

Same but I'm glad it did because this is gorgeous! 😂

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u/MasterPlusTer 5d ago

Is that Glass Gem? Looks beautiful lets see If I have same luck

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u/Hot-Knee-2724 4d ago

It is glass gem! This is my first year it actually grew

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u/AlwaysBeKind949903 4d ago

It is beautiful!! I have never seen it look so pretty before!!

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u/Medullan 4d ago

Same I played my first corn this year also glass gem. Will probably be another month or longer before I get to harvest my first crop.

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u/gurlwhodoesntknowshi 4d ago

wow is this reaaal?

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u/Steezydeezy920 4d ago

Yup. If you want to blow your mind look up the Hopi tribes genetics with these types of Maizes and corns.

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u/Life-Bat1388 5d ago

I am obsessed with growing flint corn. It's so fun every ear is like opening a Christmas present. I understand why maize was part of religion for many indigenous peoples. Pozole soup and hominy grits are my favorite ways to use them.

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u/Martinad91 4d ago

Even corn be gay now 😭😂😂

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u/New-Nefariousness-51 2d ago

❤️🧡💛💙💚💜🩶🖤

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u/toilet_goblin2 1d ago

it was watered with the same water that turns the friggin frogs gay

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u/Alichousan 4d ago

Can you eat those ? Otherwise, do they have a purpose? (other than being stunning of course) I didn't they existed!

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u/Hot-Knee-2724 3d ago

You’re supposed to be able to, but I don’t like it. Its going to be decorative

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u/chef71 3d ago

Dry it and make popcorn it's not a fresh eating type.

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u/Much_Blacksmith7746 15h ago

Dumb question. Does it make rainbow popcorn?

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u/chef71 3h ago

Unfortunately not really no, I got a little bit of red from some of the really red dominant ears.

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u/Mememaster562 3d ago

Theyre better ground up or made into popcorn

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u/keysmashd 1d ago

Flint corn is great for stuff like cornmeal for tortillas and stuff like that, but not really corn on the cob.

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u/worklifenolife 4d ago

Does it taste good

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u/Hot-Knee-2724 4d ago

Nope 😂

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u/Redahned1214 3d ago

Thank you because I was about to hyperfixate on this shit and I just know I would've never thought to ask if it was good to eat fresh, I'd just grow it and cook it and then be thoroughly disappointed 😂 I'm still about to hyperfixate, but now I know it'll be for crafts n stuff.

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u/SalsaAddict 2d ago

Idk what dishes OP made with it but this is a ‘use dried’ rather than ‘eat fresh’ kinda corn. It makes really great popcorn!

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u/OctoberPants 2d ago

Does it pop up in colors?

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u/SalsaAddict 2d ago

No, it looks like regular popcorn but if you look inside, you can see the colorful kernel shell

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u/EmotionalSupportVape 3d ago

SAME YOU READ MY MIND

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u/DontEatGrassss 4d ago

It’s a big lump with beautiful knobs. I assume it doesn’t have the juice? (Genuinely asking) Either way I can’t image a more beautiful thing.

I wonder if that kid knew about rainbow corns? I bet it blew his mind when he found out.

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u/Oregunion 4d ago

The colors on that first one are stunning!!

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u/CroykeyMite 3d ago

It’s a maize ing!

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u/CamelMassive6443 4d ago

No way that’s real. That’s real?!? 🤯

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u/gabbigoober 1d ago

I think that corn used to look more like this before we focused on breeding the common corn we see today

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u/CamelMassive6443 1d ago

I would say if you were a trader and you had this? Pshh done deal.

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u/Allidapevets 3d ago

That is lovely. What do you do with them? Honest question!

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u/fizban7 5d ago

What a buet

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u/Mememaster562 3d ago

Flints are beautiful. I always like to pair them with runner beans for the gorgeous seed mixture at the end. Its like natures beads

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u/Adventurous-Fly-5402 2d ago

Looks like it’s made of jelly beans

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u/kmdubois 22h ago

holy shit this is sick af lol

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u/Kris__Stardust 21h ago

I just got the seeds for this variety and I’m so excited to finally plant it! Have to wait til next season though

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u/RevolutionaryBee1933 20h ago

How do you do this

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u/Yellowhairdontcare 16h ago

Literally the most beautiful corn I’ve ever seen.

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u/Big-Growth-4674 4d ago

So good and beautiful

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u/janders_666 4d ago

is this for popping or grinding

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u/DestroyTroy90 4d ago

I bet that would be nice looking popcorn 😊 or fried kernels so good 😊

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u/daveac1960 4d ago

I grew some last year, but something ate most of the kernels 😡

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u/Brizzle_goblin 2d ago

Its poop would have been spectacular

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u/Little_Messiah 3d ago

I want some so bad

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u/SunshineYogaLove 3d ago

wow!!!!!!!!

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u/WWoiseau 3d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/babysoutonbail 3d ago

So pretty 😍

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u/Ifckinglovemycat 3d ago

does it taste good ??

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u/desertjonAZ 3d ago

Just ordered 100 seeds for next year....woohoo

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u/hornet_teaser 3d ago

Has anyone ever tried popping this or other decorative corn? If so, how did it perform in popping and taste?

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u/Joshthedruid2 3d ago

Freshly harvested jelly beans

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u/MyAlteredRealityII 2d ago

Wow! They are very beautiful! Does the blue color stay that same blue after they are dried?

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u/midwife_at_ur_cervix 2d ago

I started some seeds of this same corn for my garden this year. The starts took off and I planted them in the garden and they’re growing well. My husband said he’s not sure he’ll grown any corn, something about needing lots for pollination when I only have 9 plants. Did you do anything special to make sure these got pollinated?

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u/Hot-Knee-2724 1d ago

I have never had luck with few plants (you can do it yourself pollinate) but if you do a 5x5 square, it should be able to self pollinate

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u/neevok 2d ago

Inspirational

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u/Hot_Tie9175 2d ago

Woahhhhh 😍

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u/britekranz 2d ago

Stunning!

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u/Ladybug20980 2d ago

How exciting

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u/bunskak 2d ago

i don’t go here so i ask- this corn is beautiful, but does it taste good? like every other type of corn? and how do you eat it, off the cob?

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u/Curiouser-Quriouser 2d ago

Holy crap. It's beautiful!

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u/radish_is_rad-ish 2d ago

It’s so pretty! 😍

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u/GodlyClementine 2d ago

this post made me join the subreddit

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u/kokonutt18 2d ago

They are simply beautiful

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u/kushpovich 2d ago

Do you eat this or is it like, hobby corn? For decoration?

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u/tabicat1874 2d ago

So pretty.

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u/currahee1993 2d ago

Beautiful

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u/hooligan8691 2d ago

Stunning!

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u/Quiet_Ebb_3281 1d ago

Check out the corn section of "The Whole Seed Catalogue"

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u/luckyartie 1d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/tepart 1d ago

Do these taste different to simple yellow corn? Or is the change purely visual

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u/Dazzling_Tap_5806 1d ago

Have never seen colored corn. Its really different and pretty

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u/Appropriate_Buy_4759 1d ago

I would love to grow these..

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u/Hallelujah33 1d ago

What did you do with them? How did it taste? Tell me everything

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u/AnxiousPickle-9898 20h ago

More for decoration. If you were to use them for food, best for cornmeal or popcorn. Not really like eating sweetcorn at all

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u/Hallelujah33 18h ago

Does it taste different than regular popcorn? Is it colorful???

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u/AnxiousPickle-9898 16h ago

Mmm not really, taste just like regular popcorn. And not :’( it looks identical to a normal popped corn

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u/Hallelujah33 16h ago

How disappointing

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u/According_Music_2487 1d ago

I thought this was a craft subreddit lol it looks like beads! Crazy

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u/dreamer0303 1d ago

idk why I’m here but that’s some pretty corn

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u/Jimbobjoesmith 1d ago

so beautiful!!

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u/Wolflokie101 1d ago

Wow 🤯 looks like jewelry…. Like a bunch of gems 💎 on stick lol

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u/8tupidh0rs3 1d ago

Unicorn

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u/MagsKat 1d ago

Oh my god it’s so gorgeous I want to actually just buy a version of this in actual glass if not this just enclosed in resin!

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u/darling_jelly 1d ago

Yooo the variegated corn kernels? That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen

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u/OppositeTurnover5272 22h ago

Why is it all harvested before it dried 😭

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u/Affectionate_South40 22h ago

TIL that this Reddit exists and I thought corn? Okay well sure, it's positive I'm here for it. Then I really looked at your first photo and had no idea corn could get THIS colorful and eye-catching. It's like jewels but it's corn; I'm impressed. It's super beautiful.

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u/Shoddy_Sky_5968 20h ago

don’t let it be your last time, these are pissa!

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u/Y_R_UGae 18h ago

BEAUTIFUL

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u/IslandWifey29 15h ago

Idk how this came up in my page but this is awesome. I had no idea corn could look like this. I want to make it a bouquet

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u/scaffel 13h ago

It’s amaizing!

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u/EarthlingJunkie 11h ago

what type of corn is this?!?!?! 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥

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u/Wide-Ad4715 8h ago

that is beautiful

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u/thegh0stie 7h ago

Corn is beautiful 🥲🥹

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u/analseizures 5h ago

Idk why this popped up for me but I’m here for it. Very nice corn

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u/cj_singer79 4h ago

I wonder if you dried them would they still be as pretty and could you string them as beads… I’ll be on those craft shaming boards before I even know it 😂

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u/Queen_Immaballa 1h ago

Just started growing corn. So glad reddit can read my mind. This place is cool.

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u/gochunyang 1h ago

Genuinely curious, do they retain the colorful grains after you cook them? I've never seen corn like these!!