Hortícolas de FrutoIniciante
Milho Doce
Zea mays var. saccharata
Nome Científico
Zea mays var. saccharata
Família
Poaceae
Origem
Central America (Mexico)
Tipo
Annual grass
60-90 days
Usos Culinários
Sabor: Sweet, milky, tender
- Grilled or boiled on the cob
- Creamed corn
- Corn salads
- Polenta and cornmeal dishes
- Popcorn from dried kernels
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
April
Semear ao Ar Livre
MayJune
Colheita
AugustSeptember
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Good source of fiber for digestive health
- Contains lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health
- Provides B vitamins for energy
- Rich in antioxidants
- Corn silk traditionally used as diuretic