Mirai sweet corn has arrived and we are open for business!
We would love to have you visit us in Harvard;
but if the drive is too far, here are some other locations
that might be more convenient for you.
FAQ:
IS THIS JAPANESE CORN?
No. Mirai® (pronounced ME-rye) was developed in Harvard. Mirai® is so tender that it requires hand picking. Commercial sweet corn growers in the US harvest with machines making Mirai® seed hard to market in the US. The seed was introduced to Japan because they have small farms where much of the work is still done by hand. The Japanese named it Mirai® meaning the "future is coming" and "taste". Today, Mirai® accounts for about 30% of the Japanese sweet corn market.
HOW LONG WILL IT KEEP?
Mirai® will last 7 - 10 days in the refrigerator with the husks left on.
HOW TO PREPARE - BOILING
Remove husk and silk: place in boiling water to cover amount of corn; boil 2-1/2 - 3 minutes only.
HOW TO PREPARE MICROWAVING
Remove husk and silk and rinse with water; lightly wrap or cover ear(s) with paper towel or napkin; cook at full power for 2 minutes per ear. It is advised that you turn the corn over once - half way through the cook time for uniform cooking.
GRILLING
Soak ears in cold water for one hour; tear off any long flag leaves and remove tip silk that is exposed beyond the husk; place ears single high on hot grill; rotate ears 1/4 turn often until husk is blackened and kernels are darker yellow; presoaking the corn will help steam the corn for excellent flavor.
FREEZING
Remove husk and silk; blanch corn by placing corn in boiling water for 2 minutes; remove from pot; cut kernels from cob; cool quickly; package in freezer bags in desired amounts; place in freezer.
WHERE CAN I BUY MIRAI®? See our locations here.
Twin Garden Farms Roadside Market • 23017 W IL Rt 173 • Harvard IL 60033 • 815-943-7448
Located 1.5 miles west of the intersection of IL Rt 14 and IL Rt 173W in Harvard.
** Sorry, but our farm stand in Harvard is not equipped to take credit cards; we are happy to accept cash and your personal check.
One way you can help us keep costs down by not having to process credit cards and deduct fees. You may, however, use your credit card when ordering items from our online store via it’s PayPal checkout system.
