Ultra Violet Corn

Ultra Violet Corn Seeds

Non-GMO | Specialty Hybrid | The Future of Purple Sweet Corn

The Culinary Edge 🌽💜

Forget everything you know about tough, starchy purple field corn. Ultra Violet is a true sweet corn variety, bred for the gourmet kitchen. While most purple corns are grown for flour or drying, Ultra Violet is meant to be eaten fresh off the cob. It boasts an incredible concentration of anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in blueberries), giving it a deep, royal purple hue that is as healthy as it is visually arresting. For the chef, it offers a "triple threat": a striking color palette, a high sugar content, and a tender, milky pop that elevates standard corn preparations to a fine-dining experience.

15 Seeds per Packet

At A Glance:

✨ Flavor Profile

• Sweet & Complex: This variety is a "Synergistic" (se+) type, meaning it has higher sugar levels and a longer shelf-life than traditional heirlooms, while maintaining a rich, "real corn" flavor.

• Tender Pericarp: The skin of each kernel is exceptionally thin, ensuring it doesn't get stuck in the teeth and melts away when bitten.

🍴 Culinary Versatility

• The "Antioxidant" Elote: Use it as the base for a modern Mexican Street Corn. The dark purple kernels provide a stunning backdrop for white cotija cheese, green cilantro, and bright red chili powder.

• Vibrant Corn Chowder: While the color can bleed slightly when boiled, it creates a unique, jewel-toned broth for soups and bisques that signals a high-end, seasonal menu.

• Raw Shaved Garnish: The kernels are sweet and tender enough to be sliced raw off the cob, adding a "pop" of purple and sugar to summer crudos or ceviches.

🌱 Growing Notes

• The Color Reveal: Don't be surprised if the kernels start out white or pale; the deep "Ultra Violet" pigment develops in the final 10–14 days as the corn reaches peak ripeness.

• Isolation for Purity: To ensure the best flavor and color, plant this corn at least 25 feet away from other corn varieties (like yellow or white sweet corn) to prevent cross-pollination.

• Montreal-Ready: With an 80-day maturity window, this variety is perfectly timed for a late August or September harvest in Quebec, making it a highlight of the late-summer market.