OK, so I've been busy on checking out what corn seeds to buy.
I found a fantastic article at the Koanga Institute which runs through all the types and those available in NZ. Seems I may need to become a member though to purchase some of the varieties (although it looks like not all varieties are available every year anyway), but the Kaanga Ma Flour Corn appears to be a good all-rounder and one I'll keep my eye out for. I have ordered some Rainbow variety through another supplier which seems to do well ground into meal.
Just gotta find me a corn grinder now. The two importers that I've found who have basic corn grinders are out of stock and not getting any in till October (which is fine really since I won't have any corn to grind prior to that anyway!).
And I found this Kiwi Organic Corn supplier. Some really nice looking polenta recipes I can see myself trying out which will add to my Eating Homegrown challenge. Just a shame they don't sell seeds!
So, that's the corn research and I feel I can now tick it off my list for now until I sort out sourcing my popping corn.
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Really keen to hear any progress updates on your popcorn growing - just because my children and I will be fascinated to find out what goes into growing and making it ...
Yep, sure will update! If it's anything like last years corn growing efforts, I'll need to look at why all my cobs were stunted in growth (albeit tasty and sweet anyway). I am getting some corn through Koanga through a friend.
I had corn on the brain last night. I discovered the organic popcorn I ordered a couple of months ago had bugs. We spent several hours sorting through the 5 pounds of it, removing the buggy kernels. Then it was repackaged with my new vacuum sealer. Hopefully that will deter any more in case there are eggs!
The corn in the garden just isn't doing well either. Tall but no ears. :(
Chile, eww to the bugs. But yeah, guess most grains have them to some degree. Shame about your corn that you're growing. Does that mean they didn't fertilize? Mine were quite stunted last summer, but tasty none-the-less.
A number of them have tassels but no ears to fertilize. Very sad.
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