All corn is real; corn for popping is only one of the varieties of corn. Corn plants
Yellow corn- The most common and popular of varieties. There are a wide range of types of seed within this category.
White Corn- With white kernels, this author and many others consider white corn to be among the best tasting corn you can find.
Bi-Color- This variety boasts both yellow and white kernels.
Popcorn – Kids and adults will enjoy the thrill of growing their own popcorn, and popping it in the fall. The ears need to thoroughly dry. Rub two dry ears together to remove the kernels from the cob, or take the cob with kernels still attached, and pop it in the microwave!
Broom Corn- Few people today are familiar with Broom corn. This corn was grown for the thin, strong stalks. They would be dried, then tied at the end of a stick to make a broom.
Ornamental Indian Corn- This corn is grown only for decorative purposes.
Tall stalks- This corn is grown for it’s(sic…Gail) tall stalk. It is used in competition at fall festivals. A corn stalk from this variety can grow over twenty feet!