Corn was the staple food of the peoples of the "New World," but it's a shame that today, we're neglecting this cereal and only consuming a few varieties of sweet corn or popcorn. Reserve a little space in your vegetable garden for old varieties and rediscover the taste and flavor of traditionally grown varieties.

Very early, ideal for the garden (approximately 50 cm in height), dry the cobs well before use. Popcorn, from the garden to the kitchen, essential for children.

Sowing: in May, in a sunny, sheltered location, 3 to 4 seeds per hole 40 cm apart, in rows 70 cm apart. Leave only the best-looking plant, hill up the plants when they reach 15 to 20 cm in height. Watering.

Tip: combine corn and beans!
Many gardeners are smart about growing their beans on corn plants. Corn grows tall, straight, and is firmly anchored in the soil. Pole beans, as well as pickles and cucumbers, will find it a faithful ally for growing serenely toward the tops. Sorghum, which requires less water, can also serve this purpose as a "living stake."