Sweet Corn

Corn is a tall annual cereal grass (Zea mays) that is typically in season in early July through mid-August.

Interested in freezing sweet corn? Check out our instructions and video for Easy Frozen Sweet Corn >>

When this product is in season, it can be purchased at Untiedt's Farm Stands. We harvest by hand and deliver to our Farm Stands daily.

Availability is dependent on weather conditions and overall supply. Not all products are available on all days at all Farm Stand locations.

Daily market prices vary.

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You can eat corn raw or cook it in the husks. Shuck the cob by pulling the husks down the ear and snapping off the stem. The silks will fall off as you cook the corn. Rinse under cold water. If you see a green worm, just cut out the damaged section — the rest of the cob is still edible! To cut the kernels off the cob, stand the cob upright on its base and run a sharp knife from the tip of the ear down to the base.

Bring a stock pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, place corn cobs in the water. Let water return to a boil. Cook corn for 3 minutes and remove. Season with butter or salt. You can also grill corn in the husk — place the corn in its husk in water for 10 minutes — then place on grill for 25 minutes, rotating regularly.

Refrigerate sweet corn as soon as possible with husks on. The longer you wait to eat it, the more sugar will turn into starch, and the corn will lose its sweetness. We always recommend eating corn as soon as possible!

To freeze, blanch on the cob for 3-5 minutes, rinse under cold water, and drain. Cut off the kernels with a knife, and then pack it into airtight freezer containers.