Corn
About Corn
Sweet corn is one of summer's great pleasures in Michigan, arriving in mid-to-late July and running through August. Each ear of corn has an even number of rows — always — and the sweetness starts converting to starch the moment it's picked. That's why local sweet corn, sold the same day or day after harvest, tastes so much better than anything that's traveled across the country. Buy it the day you plan to eat it for the best flavor.
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of fiber and B vitamins
- Contains antioxidants including lutein and zeaxanthin
- Good source of magnesium and phosphorus
- Provides plant-based protein
Tips for Buying & Storing
- Buy it the day you plan to eat it — sugars convert to starch quickly after picking
- Don't husk it until right before cooking to preserve moisture
- Boil for 3–4 minutes, grill in the husk for 15 minutes, or microwave 4 minutes
- Store unhusked in the refrigerator for 1–2 days if not using immediately
- The silk should be brown and slightly dry at the tip — a sign it's ripe
Where to Find Corn Near Ann Arbor
When in season, corn can be found at all four local markets — Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Saline, Ypsilanti, and Dexter. Arrive early on Saturdays for the best selection.
View all markets →Local Farms That Carry Corn
Jacob's Fresh Farm
Dexter
40-acre family farm in Dexter with a year-round farmstand, multiple CSA seasons (spring through holiday), u-pick strawberries, lavender, sunflowers, and pumpkins, plus raw honey from their own apiary. Also sold at Chelsea Farmers Market and Argus Farm Stop.
Kapnick Orchards
Britton
Year-round farm market near the Washtenaw/Lenawee county line with a 17-week summer CSA, bakery, sweet cider, jams, and raw honey. CSA pickup available at Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Saline, Northville, Pittsfield, and Farmington markets.
Wasem Fruit Farm
Milan
Family-owned u-pick orchard and cider mill between Ypsilanti and Milan, open Fridays 9am-5pm. Offers u-pick apples and raspberries, fresh cider, donuts, local honey, and homemade jams. Check their Facebook page for the latest hours and apple picking schedule.
Looking for something else? Browse all local farms or find a farmers market near you.