It’s delicious all on its own, with a pinch of salt and glazed in butter. Michigan sweet corn is in season July through September, making it the perfect accessory to summertime in Michigan.

Michigan sweet corn facts:

• Michigan sweet corn is enjoyed throughout the state in several varieties
• In 2009, Michigan produced 101.1 million pounds of sweet corn for the fresh market worth $23.6 million
• Most corn you see planted in fields today is field corn. Learn more about field corn here.

Nutrition:

• Sweet corn is rich in vitamin C, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and fiber
• Yellow variety corn has significant levels of phenolic flavnoid pigment antioxidants such as b-carotenes, lutein, xanthins and vitamin A, which are required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes, skin and vision