🌽✨ Rainbow corn, also known as Glass Gem corn, is a stunning heirloom variety of flint corn famous for its vibrant, jewel-like kernels. It looks like something out of a fantasy garden—shades of blue, pink, purple, gold, and even translucent hues all on a single cob!
Here’s what makes it magical:
Origin Story: It was developed by Carl Barnes, a farmer in Oklahoma, who selectively bred traditional Native American corn varieties to bring out their most colorful traits.
Edibility: While it’s not sweet corn, it’s totally edible! You can pop it like popcorn or grind it into cornmeal for tortillas, grits, or polenta.
Cultivation: It’s easy to grow in warm climates with full sun. Each cob is a surprise—no two are alike.
Decorative Use: Because of its dazzling appearance, it’s often used in fall decorations or as a showpiece in gardens.
