Fresh corn on the cob

[DavidZ]

When I buy corn at the Playero, it has really been excellent, but it's pre-packaged and I usually have to go through a dozen or so packages before I find one where all the ears are in good shape...and it's pretty expensive. Is there anywhere in the Sosua/Cabarete area that sells fresh corn on the cob?

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by DavidZ

When I buy corn at the Playero, it has really been excellent, but it's pre-packaged and I usually have to go through a dozen or so packages before I find one where all the ears are in good shape...and it's pretty expensive. Is there anywhere in the Sosua/Cabarete area that sells fresh corn on the cob?

That's good to eat like in North America, NO !

[DavidZ]

Originally Posted by Rocky

That's good to eat like in North America, NO !

The corn I get at Playero is as good or better than most I used to get in the US. It's from the same produce company from Santiago that does the other "specialty" vegetables in Playero and I think the same as they sell in Nacional in Santiago...have tried some of their other veggies like zuccini - which was great also.

I guess it only grows well in the Cibao or the mountains...

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by DavidZ

The corn I get at Playero is as good or better than most I used to get in the US. It's from the same produce company from Santiago that does the other "specialty" vegetables in Playero and I think the same as they sell in Nacional in Santiago...have tried some of their other veggies like zuccini - which was great also.

I guess it only grows well in the Cibao or the mountains...

Yes, I have heard that, but I was told their corn was imported, but I don't know first hand.
I do know that many years ago, attempts were made in agricultural zones in the DR to grow corn, and it really was as good as any from N.A., but the farmers didn't want to repeat the crops, as they always lost money due to blight.
In the 9 years of having our veggie store, we had it 3 years in a row, then the farmers gave up.
There is a possibility, of course, that they have now found a way to combat the blight, and that it is locally grown.
One thing for sure is that if you pick some up at Playero, and you buy enough for me, I'll sit down and munch'em all up with you.

[whirleybird]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Yes, I have heard that, but I was told their corn was imported, but I don't know first hand.
I do know that many years ago, attempts were made in agricultural zones in the DR to grow corn, and it really was as good as any from N.A., but the farmers didn't want to repeat the crops, as they always lost money due to blight.
In the 9 years of having our veggie store, we had it 3 years in a row, then the farmers gave up.
There is a possibility, of course, that they have now found a way to combat the blight, and that it is locally grown.
One thing for sure is that if you pick some up at Playero, and you buy enough for me, I'll sit down and munch'em all up with you.

We had an attempt at growing our own here and it grew like wildfire - every morning the stalk was bigger, like by 4 inches but, alas, when it bore the corn it was blighted as you say. Any suggestions of how to combat this blight would be greatly appreciated.

[DavidZ]

Originally Posted by Rocky

Yes, I have heard that, but I was told their corn was imported, but I don't know first hand.
I do know that many years ago, attempts were made in agricultural zones in the DR to grow corn, and it really was as good as any from N.A., but the farmers didn't want to repeat the crops, as they always lost money due to blight.
In the 9 years of having our veggie store, we had it 3 years in a row, then the farmers gave up.
There is a possibility, of course, that they have now found a way to combat the blight, and that it is locally grown.
One thing for sure is that if you pick some up at Playero, and you buy enough for me, I'll sit down and munch'em all up with you.

Well... I think some fresh corn on the cob would make the perfect accompaniment to those famous ribs....so I'll bring the corn...

[tflea]

DZ,
I love corn on the cob.
Check the main produce market in Charamicos and although it's pre-packaged and i don't have any idea where it comes from, it's always good and cheaper than Playero.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by DavidZ

Well... I think some fresh corn on the cob would make the perfect accompaniment to those famous ribs....so I'll bring the corn...

Works for me.

[ILLINIFAN]

I just bought some from the Playero yesterday. Being from the heart of corn country in Illinois, I will give you my expert opinion after I eat it later today. I doubt it is as good as Illini sweet corn but I can hope!

[Chirimoya]

We once bought some from a street vendor in Cotuí and it was tasteless and dry.