Sep 15, 2025 · Try your hand at planting these vibrant corn cultivars with roots in Indigenous cultures, and save the seeds for future generations. Many Indigenous corn cultivars have a …

Jul 11, 2023 · Discover the secrets of growing Native American corn in your garden. This comprehensive guide covers cultivation, care, and harvesting techniques.

Nov 4, 2025 · Indian corn, Zea Mays var. indurata, is a variety of maize from the same species as sweet corn. This ornamental corn is often called “Indian corn” because of its use by Native …

May 29, 2025 · To Native Americans, corn wasn’t just food; it was sacred. Many tribes believed that corn was a gift from the Creator or the Earth itself. Corn ceremonies, dances, and prayers …

Originally domesticated in central Mexico, corn spread across the Americas, being integral to the diets and cultures of various indigenous groups, including the Aztecs, Mayas, and Iroquois.

Nov 3, 2025 · A centuries-old system of growing corn, beans and squash together, it reflects Indigenous agricultural knowledge and teachings about cooperation and balance.

Most people think of Indian corn as the corn with a variety of colors on one cob. When Europeans first came to the Americas, they were taught about corn by the Indians. Native American …

Jun 16, 2025 · These easy traditional Native American corn recipes offer more than just a meal; they provide a connection to a profound history and a sustainable way of living.

Nov 4, 2025 · Learn how Native American agriculture practices like no-till farming, companion planting and natural fertilization shaped modern farming.

Many Native American traditions, stories and ceremonies surround corn, one of the "three sisters" (maize, beans and squash). Even in New England there are many variations on how maize …