Sweet corn

In season in SW Michigan

In season

Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.

Key nutrients

%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.

Wellness

One medium ear has about 2.5 g of fiber (9% DV). Fiber, especially the insoluble kind, helps food move through the digestive system. (USDA · Harvard) Sweet corn is one of the starchier vegetables, with about 22 g of carbohydrate per ear. In long-term studies cited by Harvard's Nutrition Source, starchier vegetables like corn, potatoes and peas were linked with weight gain, while foods like berries, apples and pears were linked with weight loss. (USDA · Harvard)

Pick, store and use

• Pick

  Choose ears with plump, tender kernels and no bugs or damage. (MSU Extension)

• Store

  Keep corn in its husk in the fridge, and don't wash it until you're ready to cook. Eat or preserve it within 2–6 hours of picking for the best quality. (MSU Extension)

• Use

  To freeze kernels, boil husked ears for 4 minutes, cool in ice water for 4 minutes, then cut the kernels off. Only pressure-can corn; it isn't safe to can any other way. (MSU Extension)

Where to get it nearby

• Barden's Farm MarketSouth Haven · Van Buren Co.
• Beard's ProduceDorr · Allegan Co.
• Druskovich FarmsDecatur · Van Buren Co.
• Haywood's Farmstand (Sand Creek Dairy)Hastings · Barry Co.
• Rajzer's Farm Market & GreenhousesDecatur · Van Buren Co.
• Sill Brothers U-PickSouth Haven · Allegan Co.

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Farms whose listing mentions sweet corn. Check with the farm before you go.