Corn

Corn microgreens are AMAZING! Super sweet, tender, and rich in micronutrients, they are one of our Challenger Series products because they require a few adjustments to our standard growing procedure.

Popcorn microgreens are also known as Corn shoots, Gold Popcorn shoots, and Micro Gold shoots and have become a staple in many high-end restaurants because of their beautiful color, shape, and incredible taste.

The most critical difference from all other microgreens is that they must be grown in complete darkness to be sweet and tender. Not just during the blackout period when the cover is on, but during the entire growing cycle. If corn microgreens are exposed to light, they quickly begin the process of photosynthesis. Once photosynthesis begins, the glucose begins to break down, and secondary metabolites are produced. Outside in the garden, this protects the corn from birds and animals that might want to eat it. It produces a bitter taste that makes it unpleasant as a microgreen. So, the trick to tasty corn microgreens is to prevent them from ‘seeing the light’.

We choose seed based on 3 factors: nutrients, ease of germination, and taste. The Dakota Black corn seed meets the criteria in all the best ways. A super-sweet microgreen with many important nutrients, easy to grow, and a high germination rate.

• Vitamins and Minerals: packed with vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, and other important nutrients.
• Antioxidants: Corn microgreens are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against damage from free radicals. 
• Phytonutrients: Rich in plant compounds that are necessary for good health. 
• Potential Benefits: The nutrients in corn microgreens are associated with improved bone health, immune system function, and potential reductions in hypertension, according to some sources. 

For directions on growing corn microgreens, see this page: HOW TO GROW SWEET CORN MICROGREENS