Flour and Ornamental Maize 'Grey Eyed Greasy'

A corn with character and history! Grey Eyed Greasy is an old American variety that immediately stands out because of its distinctive kernels: creamy white with a striking grey 'eye'. The name 'Greasy' does not refer to a greasy taste, but to the shiny, almost waxy appearance of the ripe kernels. This special type of corn is found mainly in the Appalachians, where it has been maintained by farming families for generations.

The robust plants produce medium to large ears with beautiful, densely packed kernels. The corn is valued mainly as meal corn. After drying, the kernels grind excellently into a fine, light-colored flour for traditional corn bread, pancakes, tortillas, and porridge. It is also a particularly tasty choice for polenta. Youngly harvested ears can also be boiled, but the variety truly comes into its own when the kernels are fully ripened.

Because Grey Eyed Greasy is an open-pollinated variety, you can easily harvest your own seeds, provided that no other corn varieties are blooming in the area at the same time. In this way, you contribute to the preservation of a special piece of agricultural history.

Did you know that... The so-called Greasy Corns form a very rare group of corn varieties? They possess an unusual starch structure, which gives the kernels a strikingly smooth, shiny skin. Almost all known Greasy Corns originated in the Appalachians, where they are still cherished as important cultural heritage.

Designations:

• Latin: Zea mays indurata
• Dutch: Flour and Ornamental Corn 'Grey Eyed Greasy'
• Also known as: Polenta corn
• English: Meal Corn