At the moment, about 520 varieties and hybrids of corn are officially registered in Russia, which, depending on the composition of the grains, their shape, and taste, are divided into several varieties:
- Dental corn. The most common in Russia, used mainly in industrial purposes, since it has all the qualities necessary for this. Its main difference is the starch content in the grains up to 75%. It is characterized by high glassiness and minimal mealiness. As a rule, it contains up to 5% vegetable fat and up to 10% proteins, due to which it is used as feed for raising cattle, pigs and other animals. The highest yield per hectare is 150 c/ha, but this figure can only be achieved with early boarding in the spring.
- Sweet corn (aka sugar corn). It is also used for industrial purposes, but not for feeding animals, but for pickling and seaming. It has a relatively high concentration of sugar (the percentage depends on the growing conditions), is nutritious, contains up to 75% carbohydrates and up to 20% proteins, it contains much less fat than in tooth-shaped hybrids - no more than 5-7%. It can be distinguished by its characteristic wrinkled grain; when it is broken, a characteristic shine can be observed. Bonduelle corn (line of varieties) is grown today in almost all countries of the world, and Russia ranks 2nd in its export to European countries.
- Siliceous. It is not in such great demand in industry due to its relatively low yield - up to 60-70 c/ha. But it has many advantages, in particular good resistance to frost and shedding - it can be removed even after the onset of frost. It has a strong stem, does not lie down and is not susceptible to many diseases that are characteristic of cobs. Resistant to powdery mildew, rot, fungal diseases. Starch can make up up to 85% of the grain's weight, making it ideal as animal feed. Protein content – up to 15%, fat – 4-5%.
- Waxy. A rare variety that occupies only 5-6% of all crops of this crop in the Russian Federation. Its peculiarity is the huge percentage of starch - up to 95%, and it is 100% amylopectin. The grain has a characteristic waxy shape and color, the skin is very thin and smooth. As a rule, it is used as a dietary supplement for many animals, it is very nutritious and healthy.
- Starchy. In our country it is practically not grown, since it has not found its application in industry. It is poorly preserved after collection and is susceptible to many diseases. Due to the fact that the outer shell is practically absent, mechanical harvesting is very difficult and most of the cobs are damaged. Starch no more than 80%, proteins and fats 7-8%.
- Bursting. The most popular variety, which is known to everyone, since it is difficult to find a person who has not yet eaten popcorn and various sweets made from puffed corn kernels. All confectionery products that are made on a corn basis are made from the bursting varieties, of which there are more than 8 dozen today. The starch content, as a rule, does not exceed 65%, and the protein content does not exceed 11-13%.
Some breeders distinguish several more varieties, but they are not included in the register, and therefore are not recommended for cultivation in Russia. Separately, as a type of plant, there is an ornamental one - not suitable for consumption, but has a very beautiful view.
Dentic and flint varieties and hybrids
Feed corn is one of the main agricultural plants, the turnover of which is measured in millions of tons. Due to its high yield and ease of cultivation, it exists in the crop rotation of every farmer or simple summer resident. Young cobs are suitable for cooking and have a good taste, and the grain is stored for a long time and is a very healthy and nutritious feed for animals. Cereals, porridges and other food products are made from it. Let's consider the best varieties recommended for cultivation in our climate zone.
- Pioneer. For several years in a row, corn seeds Pioneer are considered the best among siliceous hybrids and show excellent results in all breeding areas. The main advantage is the yield, and in all weather conditions. Even without irrigation, getting up to 60 c/ha will not be difficult. The only drawback– high cost of a sowing unit, which fluctuates around 4000-5000 rubles per 1 p.u. (enough for 2.2 hectares). Resistance to frost is another important advantage, since the seedlings can withstand temperatures of minus 2-5 0 C, and at the stage of technical ripeness, corn is not afraid of even severe frosts - it does not crumble or break on the stem. Corn Pioneer not suitable for country cultivation, since the cobs are not very sweet and do not have the best taste. It is used primarily for sale as grain or as animal feed.
- Syngenta. Originally corn Syngenta was grown in Austria, but over time was acclimatized in the middle latitudes of Russia and began to produce decent harvests, on average 70-80 c/ha, for which it has gained great popularity among many farmers. The grain has a tooth-like shape, is rich in nutrients and is an excellent raw material for the production of cereals and animal feed. Technical ripeness of the fruit occurs 64-76 days after planting, then the plant is allowed to dry for another 2 weeks and harvested for grain. When harvesting in heads of cabbage, you can harvest immediately after the fruit reaches technical ripeness.
- Spirit. One of best hybrids, which has good yield (up to 140 c/ha in breeding plots in the Moscow region) and resistance to diseases. Corn Spirit withstands any treatment with fungicides and pesticides against weeds quite well. Thus, all known dicotyledonous weeds are destroyed, and the plant grows without “competitors”. The cost of caring for it is minimal. It is also worth noting that corn is not attacked by pests and fungi, for which many gardeners liked it.
- Ulyanovskaya. Common corn is not particularly different from other siliceous species, but the cost of a sowing unit is 3-4 times less than Pioneer, For example. Many farmers plant it precisely for this quality, and the yield of 60-70 c/ha more than meets expectations from such a simple variety of domestic selection. It is not resistant to diseases, but with standard treatment with fungicide and weed pesticides, problems with its cultivation and subsequent storage never arise.
Jagged and flinty vegetables offer good yields and many nutrients, but their greatest advantage is their versatility. They can be grown for grain and at the same time, in the stage of waxy ripeness of the seeds, very tasty and nutritious boiled cobs!
Sweet and popping corn - the best varieties of Russian and foreign selection
Do you love to eat extremely tasty and sugary cobs? Choose!
- Corn Dobrynya. One of the best sugar species, not picky about growing conditions, but, like all other plants, loves a lot of moisture. The yield is low, reaching 40-50 kg/acre, but the fruits have a very good taste and high sugar content. The grains are small and have a very thin skin, so after cooking you can feel delicate taste, burst with little physical effort. Often used for preservation, it is one of the most famous products that are exported abroad.
- Excellent. A hybrid of Russian selection, perfectly acclimatized in mid-latitudes, but prerequisite To get a good harvest, abundant watering is necessary. If upper layer the land will often dry out, then there is nothing to count on more than 40 centners per hectare. Heads of cabbage reach 28-30 centimeters in length and up to 6 cm in diameter. As for resistance to pests and diseases, the variety is capricious; proper treatment with pesticides and fungicides is necessary. But the effort will more than pay off when you get a large harvest of delicious cobs.
- Dneprovskaya 925. One of the best for growing popcorn. The yield of finished products is at least 75% with proper processing and storage. The plant loves moisture; if there is a lack of it, the cobs become very small and hard. Standard grain moisture is 8-9%. The yield is up to 60-70 kg/acre, which is quite good, considering the specification of the variety.
- Oerlikon. Listed in State Register recommended for growing popping corn varieties. Its main difference is the increased volume of seeds in finished form after heat treatment. The popcorn comes out large and elastic, has very good taste and a characteristic smell, which appeals to many gourmets and simply lovers of delicious desserts. The weight of 1000 seeds is relatively large - 285-295 grams. The sugar content is up to 13%, which is not even typical for popping corn.
- Voronezhskaya 80-A. An early-ripening hybrid of sweet corn, bred at the Voronezh breeding site. Today it is grown in almost all regions of the country and is very popular for canning and exporting abroad. It has specific taste qualities, a light fruity taste and a high sugar consistency (up to 14%). The yield reaches 45-50 c/ha, which is quite a lot even for a sugar variety.
Corn is the queen of the fields, its yellow cobs with grains that look like little suns, reminiscent of summer, the sea coast, where from morning to evening street vendors offer sweet boiled corn of different varieties with honey baklava.
They also grow it in garden plots and not only to enjoy in the summer, but also for freezing and preserving for the winter.
Corn takes third place after grain and rice in the ranking of food and agricultural products. It is rightfully considered a grain crop. After all, she feeds not only people, but also animals. Breeders develop new types of seeds, paying attention to Special attention sugar content of cobs and increased yield.
Let's look at the 10 best corn species.
Bonduelle
Bonduelle corn varieties does not exist. This is the name of a company that produces various canned vegetables and frozen vegetables.
Sweet corn is especially popular on the Russian market. trademark"Bonduelle". The main trading facilities of the Bonduelle-Kuban company in Russia are located in the Krasnodar Territory.
Varieties of sweet corn are grown in the southern steppe expanses Spirit and Bonus, used to make the much-loved canned food.
Dobrynya is a vegetable early ripening period, the first harvest is ready for harvesting in 2-2.5 months after seed germination. Medium-sized plant reaches a height of up to 1.7 m, ears begin to form at a height of 0.7 m.
Dobrynya refers to very sweet sugar varieties of corn. The cobs reach sizes of 25*5.5 (diameter and width) and consist of 16-18 rows of grains.
Harvesting for fresh consumption, preservation and freezing is carried out in the milky ripeness phase. For processing grain into cereals, flour, and starch, heads of cabbage are collected after the cobs have yellowed and dried out.
It is unpretentious to growing conditions, quite resistant to diseases such as mosaic, wilting, and rust.
Gourmet variety early the ripening period, from the moment the seeds emerge until the first product is obtained, only 75-80 days. Plant height is from 1.45 m to 1.8 m.
The fruits grow up to 22 cm long, the number of rows in the cob is 18-20. The weight of sweet juicy fruits reaches 170-250 gr. The grains are bright yellow and have an elongated shape.
It is valued for its excellent taste, which is preserved after processing into canned food and freezing. Gourmand is high-yielding a variety of corn that is highly resistant to downy mildew.
This type of corn is a plant early ripening period – 90 days. The low vigor hybrid is well resistant to fungal diseases.
The cobs are small, reaching a length of 19 cm, juicy with a pleasant melting consistency of cooked grains. Used for preservation and freezing.
Hybrid average ripening period, the period from the emergence of seedlings to the receipt of marketable products is 90-100 days. The plant is up to 2.1 m high, the size of the cobs reaches a length of 22 cm. The grains are large, golden yellow, very sweet and delicate in taste.
Stable high-yielding and productive Spirit is resistant to fungal infections, viral diseases and rot. The hybrid is used boiled and is suitable for preservation.
To extend the period of obtaining marketable products, seedlings of early varieties can be planted with a shift of 10-15 days.
Ice hectare belongs to the varieties late fruiting period( 130-140 days). The plant is up to 1.8 m high and has cobs 20-25 cm long. The grains are white-cream in color, juicy and very sugary.
Ice Hectare is one of the sweetest among all varieties and hybrids. It can even be consumed raw. Hybrid is leader in yield.
To avoid loss of sugar content of the grains, the hybrid must be planted separately from other varieties, eliminating cross-pollination of plants.
Sundance
Sundance is a variety with early maturation period ( 70-90 days). low growing plant undersized reaches a height of no more than 1.5 m. The diameter of the cobs is 5.5 cm, the length is no more than 20 cm. Bright yellow, slightly elongated grains of medium size and good taste.
The hybrid is used for fresh consumption (cooking) and preservation.
Pioneer corn is a variety average ripening period. The period for receiving the first products is 100-110 days. The plant is resistant to unfavorable conditions cultivations that do not affect its productivity.
Corn of this variety is used for agricultural purposes and is used for livestock feed: grain and silage.
Syngenta hybrid average ripening period ( up to 110 days). The Dutch hybrid is characterized by high productivity and yield. Resistance to diseases is high.
The height of corn reaches 1.8 m. Cobs up to 20 cm in size are filled with pale yellow grains in 16-18 rows. Ears of milk ripeness are juicy and tender. Recommended for fresh consumption.
To obtain products in more early dates It is recommended to grow under agrofibre.
Jubilee is a high-yielding hybrid average ripening period ( 80-100 days). tall plant can reach a height of 2.5-2.8 m, cobs densely packed with pearl-yellow grains up to 23 cm long. The grains have a thin skin and a delicate sweet taste.
High yielding, a disease-resistant, general-purpose variety. Suitable for both cooking and canning, behaves well after defrosting.
Features of cultivation
- They only grow corn in well-lit sunny areas . To obtain good harvests with cobs High Quality the soil should be fertile, well fertilized and slightly acidic.
- Sowing of seeds is carried out at soil temperature not less than +10 degrees. The depth of seed placement in the soil is 6-8 cm. To obtain earlier production, the plant is grown through seedlings, with the seeds sown in March or April.
- After 3-4 leaves of the plant appear thin out, leaving up to 0.5-0.7 m between plants.
- It is necessary to hill up the plants to prevent them from lodging.
- Harvesting occurs when the cobs reach milky or milky-wax ripeness.
Do not deny yourself the pleasure of growing these “rays of sunshine” on your site.
In addition to the fact that you will enjoy eating corn, it is also a natural support for climbing plants: cucumbers, climbing beans.
When choosing plants for our garden, we try to choose not only the most productive varieties, but also the most delicious ones, in order to please ourselves and our family. Corn is not only not an exception, but, perhaps, the banner of this rule. In this article we will look at the varieties and best varieties of corn, how to grow grain and care for the crop, and also find out what kind of variety “Bonduelle” is.
Description and characteristics of culture
Corn is an annual herbaceous plants, often tall with a stem up to 3 m. The main agricultural purpose of growing this crop is cobs and edible grains. The plant has a developed multi-tiered root system. The leaves are large, reach 10 cm in width, and often grow up to 1 m in length. The culture loves warmth, tolerates drought well, and does not grow well in the shade. The growing season takes from 65 to 150 days. Corn blooms approximately on the 60th day (depending on the variety), reaching the stage of milky ripeness on the 70-80th day.
The nutritional value is difficult to underestimate: cobs contain vitamins B, C, E, in addition to potassium, fluorine, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, boron, iron, that is, everything necessary for a healthy human body elements. There is also a high content of fats and proteins, which are several times higher than the amount of these elements in other grain crops. Calorie content of 100 g of corn grains is 85.7 kcal.
The crop can be grown either using grain, from which seeds are obtained after processing, or by first growing seedlings.
Subspecies of common corn
Types of corn shine with variety: flint, tooth-like, popping, starchy, waxy, sugar, filmy. Culture hybrids are numerous and combine key characteristics different types.
Den corn has a large, slightly elongated and flat grain. The grain is covered with a hard shell on the sides, but the center and upper part are mealy and loose. Of all the varieties, it is the tooth-like one that is most often planted on personal plots. Seeds are used not only for planting next year, but also to create cereals, alcohol, animal feed, flour. It is also grown for silage.
Flint corn has a round, smooth grain. The shell of the grains is horn-shaped, powderiness is noted only in the center. This is the most common species in the world. Silica is grown for grain for the production of cereals, flour, flakes, and everyone’s favorite corn sticks.
Starchy is most common in the South and North America. Plants of this variety are usually medium-sized, late-ripening. Their grain is round, smooth, and loose. This species is mainly grown to create alcohol and starch.
Waxy corn is a modification of the dent varieties and is characterized by a two-layer shell. It was the external resemblance to a drop of wax that served as the name of the species, but in terms of strength this shell is close to the bursting variety. Interior mealy, contains a large amount of amylopectin, which is sticky.
One of the most popular varieties is bursting. This is what makes crispy, flavorful popcorn. The grain comes in rice and pearl barley forms, has a high specific gravity, and powderiness is observed only near the embryo.
Sweet corn has a high content of saccharides and is highly valued throughout the world for its tenderness. Their shell is thin and contains a minimal amount of starch, which is why the grain shrinks when dried. By the way, everyone’s favorite “Bonduelle” mainly consists of various varieties of sweet corn.
And finally, the rarest variety due to its uselessness is filmy corn. It is characterized by the abundant growth of spikelet scales, which cover the grain with a shell. It is not used on the farm.
Red corn (also known as “black corn” in some regions) is a type of maize that came to us from the depths of Peru. Its grain, which is used both as food and as seeds, is dark burgundy, almost black, due to anthocyanins. Cultivated in Peru, black corn has many beneficial properties due to its high amount of antioxidants. Often black corn is included in diet menu to improve metabolism in the human body.
Sweet corn varieties
Another variety distinguished by its sweet grain structure is Lakomka 121. The variety is different high yield, increased immunity to most diseases, as well as a short growing season. Having reached the stage of milky ripeness, the cobs of this variety are very tasty both boiled and canned.
Early gold 401 refers to low-growing varieties with an average growing season. The cobs grow up to 19 cm long and are consumed at the stage of milk ripeness. Moreover, the variety as a whole is resistant to most fungal and bacterial diseases.
When describing corn varieties, one cannot ignore Spirit F1. This variety is one of those that is convenient to grow through seedlings - it gives a harvest within 2 months after planting in open ground. Spirit grain has a high sugar content, which makes it one of the sweetest varieties. The cobs reach 20 cm in length.
Here are the numerous brands canned corn“Bonduelle”, “Vernet”, “Eco” actually use in their production not a specific variety of corn, but a mixture of different varieties.
popping corn
A favorite treat for movie theatergoers, popcorn is made from popping corn kernels. The low starch content, but at the same time the high content of fats, proteins and a strong but thin shell make it possible for each grain to “explode” slightly when heated. The fact is that the shell does not crack immediately, but allows moisture to be pumped inside, fluffing the pulp outward when critical pressure is reached.
The Vulcan variety is one of the best, whose grain is suitable for making popcorn. The bush grows up to 2 m, and the cobs up to 22 cm. The grains are yellow, rice. The variety exhibits high resistance to diseases and weather conditions.
The Lopai-Lopai variety is mid-early with yellow grains and cobs up to 21 cm long, grows up to 1.7 m in height, and is characterized by good disease resistance.
The Zeya variety is the same red corn that is so loved in Peru. The bush grows up to 1.8 m, the cobs up to 20 cm. In dry weather, the early-ripening variety becomes similar to a species very close in its area of origin called black corn.
Features of care
It doesn’t matter how you planted the crop - through seeds or seedlings, caring for it is the same. After rain or watering, you need to loosen the soil so that the roots receive enough oxygen. It is imperative to remove weeds from the garden bed. These two points of care clearly show why the wild variety of corn does not grow large, sweet, and is rarely suitable for food.
After the phase of 5-8 leaves, stepsons will appear on the stem, which must be removed so as not to slow down the growing season of the plant. It is imperative to thin out the seedlings in the first weeks of the corn’s life in the garden in order to grow only the strongest sprouts, which will produce a larger harvest.
Also, corn hybrids respond well to organic and mineral fertilizers, so do not skimp on manure, potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen for the beds. And then you will grow corn that will taste as good as the Bonduelle product.
Video “The best variety of corn for the middle zone”
The varieties of corn today are quite diverse, and therefore every lover of this crop will find an option to their liking. This plant is quite popular in our country - it is actively consumed as food on its own, and is also added to various culinary dishes. Cobs of the sugar variety are valued for their pleasant sweetish taste, nutritional value and abundance. useful vitamins contained in its composition. If you wish, you can grow a tasty and healthy delicacy on own plot. But to get good harvest, you should choose the right variety for planting.
Cultural history
The homeland of this unique plant is South America, where it was grown for food several thousand years ago. A little later, the culture was brought to Central America, and after that it gradually spread throughout the world. The fruits of those ancient plants were significantly different from the cobs we see today. They were much smaller in size, had small grains and were almost not covered with leaves.
The homeland of this unique plant is South America, where it was grown for food several thousand years ago. 
It was brought from his trip to America by Christopher Columbus, who was impressed by the pleasant taste and nutritional value of this crop. The culture first appeared in Europe only in 1496. It was brought from his trip to America by Christopher Columbus, who was impressed by the pleasant taste and nutritional value of this crop, which in those parts was called maize. After Spain, the plant quickly spread to other European countries, including Italy, Germany and Austria.
In Russia, maize first appeared during the Russian-Turkish War, when the empire conquered Crimea. Due to the original affiliation of the peninsula on which the plant was cultivated to Turkey, in our country it was initially called Turkish wheat. Active cultivation of this crop in Russia began after the country's victory in the Russian-Turkish war and the conclusion of a peace treaty. The only territory where corn was purposefully grown was Bessarabia, from where it gradually spread to central Russia and Ukraine.
Now maize is the third most popular grain crop, which is actively grown in many countries around the world. 
In Russia, this plant is grown in industrial scale for agricultural needs and for cooking Nowadays, maize is the third most popular grain crop, which is actively grown in many countries around the world. In Russia, this plant is grown on an industrial scale for agricultural needs and for cooking. The grains of the crop are used to produce canned products, as well as tasty and healthy corn oil, the nutritional value of which is much higher than that of a sunflower seed product. Bonduelle corn is especially popular in our country, which got its name because of the well-known brand that produces the canned product. Today, species under this name are very sweet and pleasant-tasting hybrids that are easy to grow and productive.
Types of corn, their characteristics and purpose
In addition to food or sweet corn, which is grown for culinary purposes, there are other varieties of this crop.
Each of them has its own distinctive characteristics and properties, and therefore is used in certain areas of industry. The most famous varieties:
- Starchy. Corn starch is produced from the grains of this plant and is also used in the alcohol industry. It is characterized by a high content of starchy substance, which can reach 75% of the total composition.
- Dentoform. This is the most common agriculture variety of a given crop. It is used to produce feed for small and large livestock, chickens, pigs and other livestock. Additionally, feed corn is used to produce cereals, alcohol and corn flour.
- Bursting. The so-called “popcorn” is produced from this subspecies, which is widely distributed in the USA and in European countries. In Russia, this type of plant is not grown purposefully, since it rarely takes root in our climate.
- Siliceous. This variety is grown for the production of prepared snacks such as corn flakes and corn sticks. They also make flour from it premium. This is not the most common type of crop in our country, as it has low yields.
1.Starchy 
2.Tooth-shaped 
3. Bursting 
4.Silicon Worth it separately decorative variety, bred relatively recently by world breeders. This the only kind culture, not intended for consumption, and its main feature is its spectacular appearance plants and cobs.
Varieties of different types of corn - how to make the right choice?
Today in the world there are more than 250 varieties of corn of various types. In order to correctly select seeds intended for use for specific purposes, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of individual varieties. Currently, breeders around the world are actively developing new varieties and hybrids of corn, seeking to achieve maximum yield combined with endurance and resistance to climate change.
Denticulate and siliceous varieties and their types
It is one of the most common agricultural plants, with millions of tons grown annually. Its main area of application is animal feed. It is distinguished by its nutritional value, high starch content, low mealiness. The most common species and hybrids:
The main advantage of tooth-like and siliceous types of culture is their versatility of use. Their properties allow the plants to be used for the production of animal feed, and ripened cobs can be eaten boiled, as their grains have a very pleasant taste.
In our country, sweet corn is most often used for culinary purposes, which is characterized by a high content of glucose and a small amount of starch.
In our country, sweet corn is most often used for culinary purposes.
Nutritional and beneficial features boiled cobs, combined with their pleasant taste, have won over many lovers of hot salted grains. In order for the cultivation of sweet corn to bring a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to choose the right variety based on its characteristics, as well as taking into account the climatic conditions in the area where the site is located.
The most common sugar varieties:
- Dobrynya. This is a very unpretentious sweet corn, which has an average yield. Distinctive feature variety is thin skin, which gives the cobs a very delicate and pleasant taste after a short cooking. Contains large amounts of sugar. Dobrynya is actively grown, both on an industrial scale for conservation and production of consumer products, and on private plots for personal use. The main condition that should be met when planting seeds of this species on a site is a sufficient amount of moisture. This plant does not like dry soil, and therefore, with low moisture content, it can produce less than expected yield.
- Voronezhskaya 80-A. This is a Russian hybrid, which is distinguished by its early ripeness and productivity. His main feature- This is a characteristic fruity taste that is not found in any other variety. The hybrid is widely used in canning, and is also grown on an industrial scale, including for export abroad.
- Excellent. This is another hybrid bred by Russian breeders. Easily adapts to the middle latitudes of our country, requires abundant watering and protection from drought. It is vulnerable to pests and diseases, and therefore seedlings need to be treated regularly special compounds, and also weed the beds at least twice a week, getting rid of weeds.
1.Dobrynya 
2. Voronezhskaya 80-A 
3. Excellent Due to the high prevalence of all the varieties listed above, you can buy sweet corn seeds today in all cities of the country. In this case, you should choose only reliable and trusted manufacturers, because there is a risk of purchasing low-quality seed that will not bring a large harvest.
The basic technology for growing sweet corn on your own plot depends not only on weather conditions, but also on the specific hybrid or variety
The basic technology for growing sweet corn on your own plot depends not only on weather conditions, but also on the specific hybrid or variety.
In Russia, corn has recently begun to be grown for the production of popcorn. The country's breeders are actively developing new varieties and hybrids, trying to acclimatize the plant to weather our latitudes. If you want to try your hand at harvesting such grains, you should be especially careful in choosing the variety for planting.
The most common bursting varieties and hybrids that grow well in Russian conditions:
The right approach to choosing a variety, as well as adherence to known rules for planting and caring for crops, will allow the gardener to get a bountiful harvest.
The right approach to choosing a variety, as well as adherence to known rules for planting and caring for crops, will allow the gardener to get a bountiful harvest even with no experience. Nutritious and healthy grains will be an excellent addition to your family’s culinary diet, while being a source of many vitamins and substances essential for the human body.
It's hard to find anyone who doesn't like sweet corn. Of course, just the smell of boiled young cobs evokes an appetite, to say nothing of the soft taste of juicy grains. Among large variety Among early ripening cereals, the Bonduelle variety stands out noticeably. In terms of demand, corn ranks third among cereal crops, second only to wheat and rice: its grains are canned, made into cereal and flour.
Description, benefits and harm
Bonduelle belongs to the early varieties of corn: the heads of corn become ripe 80-90 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The height of the cultivated plant is approximately 2.5 m. The cobs have a cylindrical shape characteristic of corn. The weight of the head of cabbage, the average length of which is 15-20 cm, ranges from 160 to 190 g.
The beans of this variety taste sweet and juicy. The heads of cabbage can be boiled, the edible part separated from them, and then frozen or preserved. At the end of the fruiting of the crop, salads are made from the preparations or used as an addition to hot dishes. To enjoy the taste of young cobs for as long as possible, experienced vegetable growers recommend sowing seeds in several stages, taking a break between them of 10 to 15 days.
In terms of care cultivated plant it is very unpretentious, so even the most inexperienced summer resident can grow it on his own, provided that he strictly follows the growing recommendations.
Beneficial features
Bonduelle corn has an impressive list of useful substances, including chlorine, sodium calcium magnesium phosphorus, potassium, selenium, B vitamins (B1, B4, B9), A, H. The grains also contain beta-carotene, choline, carotenoids, several types acids
Cereal grains are a real godsend for all vegetarians. The thing is that the product contains a large amount of protein, which in its value is in no way inferior to meat protein, and even surpasses it in the speed of digestion and assimilation.
Thanks to such a rich composition, the quality aid Doctors recommend including corn grains in the diet of patients with atherosclerosis - it has the ability to cleanse the body of excess cholesterol.
Eating a few tablespoons of boiled or canned grains daily helps increase vitality and also improves appetite. Regular consumption of corn improves the condition of blood vessels and improves the functioning of the heart and gallbladder.
During an outage digestive system doctors recommend eating 100 g of corn: the product is an excellent remedy to combat bloating and its consequences.
Contraindications
Like many other products, this variety of corn has a number of disadvantages:
How to choose and cook corn?
Nowadays, there are many products on store shelves made from corn grains. However, some manufacturers, in pursuit of profit, often forget about product quality.
When purchasing canned corn, experts recommend choosing a product packaged in glass containers. This is because the metal has the ability to interact with the contents of the jar, thus filling it with harmful heavy metals.
Regular consumption of such grains provokes malfunctions of many organs and also causes the development of cancerous tumors.
How to cook corn
At first glance, the answer to this question is obvious, but in order for the maximum amount of macro- and microelements to be preserved in the cobs, several rules must be followed.
It is best to choose young and fresh cobs for cooking - they have high taste, and after cooking they retain many useful substances. In principle, there are no special features in the preparation of Bonduelle corn - the fruits of the crop are cooked in the same way as the fruits of any crop of this genus.
The selected heads of cabbage must be thoroughly washed and then the covering leaves removed from them. The cobs are placed in a pan, filled more than half with water, and then put on fire. How long to cook corn?
After boiling, the young heads of cabbage are cooked for 10-15 minutes. When determining the duration of the head, you need to focus on the age of establishment - the older it is, the longer they need to be cooked.
Please note that in order for the grains to retain their delicate soft structure, the heads of cabbage are salted only after they have been cooked.
If the corn kernels can be pierced without effort, the heads can be safely removed. Since cooked grains tend to harden after cooling, it is best to eat the heads immediately after they have cooled slightly.
Bonduelle corn is not only tasty, but also a very healthy summer delicacy, the regular use of which improves your health in a short time. Corn can be consumed not only boiled, but also in the form of a large number of food industry products.
