2026 INDIAN CORN EVENT (15 AUG, 16 AUG 8.30 AM to 1PM)
🌽 2026 Pick-Your-Own Indian Corn
Fresh Indian Corn is Almost Ready!
EVENT ENDED!
🌾 This is traditional Indian Corn, commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is not sweet corn.
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Dates: August 8, 9, 15 & 16 (May be extended further)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dates and hours may change depending on weather.
7797 Roberts Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
⚠️ Do NOT drive into neighboring driveways.
The entrance can be confusing.
Please review the entrance photos before leaving home.
Look for the 7797 address sign.
Continue toward the green porta potty at the end of the gravel road.
Stop where our volunteers direct you for parking.
Please drive slowly throughout the property.
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Our volunteers will help guide parking.
Please help everyone by-
Parking only where volunteers direct you.
Leaving space for other vehicles.
Avoiding muddy areas if the ground is wet.
Driving slowly at all times.
Watch for Children
To make your visit comfortable, we recommend bringing:
✅ Your own bags or containers for carrying corn
✅ Comfortable closed-toe shoes
✅ Long-sleeve shirt and long pants
✅ Water bottle
✅ Hat and sunscreen on hot days
If you're sensitive to insect bites:
Bring insect repellent or your preferred protection.
If you have severe allergies, please ask a volunteer for assistance instead of entering the field alone.
Our volunteers are happy to help first-time visitors.
🌽 How to Pick the Best Indian Corn
Look for:
Brown, dry silk at the top (not bright green)
A full, firm ear that feels filled from top to bottom
Fresh green husk that wraps tightly around the ear
Without opening the husk, gently squeeze the ear.
A good ear should:
Feel firm
Feel filled with kernels from top to bottom
Not have large empty gaps
Please do not peel back the husk to check the kernels.
Once the husk is opened, the corn dries out quickly and cannot be sold to another visitor.
Hold the ear firmly.
Twist downward with one quick motion until it snaps off the stalk.
Avoid pulling the entire plant.
Please leave small ears on the plant.
A baby corn usually has:
Bright green or fresh-looking silk
A thin, narrow ear
A soft feel
An ear much smaller than the others nearby
If you're unsure, leave it for another week or ask one of our volunteers.
Open the husk to inspect the kernels.
Throw unwanted corn on the ground.
Pick more than you plan to take home.
Break or bend the corn stalks.
Remove baby corn from the plants.
We do not provide bags or containers.
Since freshly harvested corn can become heavy very quickly, we recommend bringing sturdy bags that are easy to carry.
🛍️ Reusable grocery bags (strong cloth or woven bags)
🪣 Plastic buckets (great for large quantities)
📦 Small to medium cardboard boxes
🧺 Laundry baskets or storage totes
❌ Thin plastic grocery bags
❌ Overfilling bags until they become too heavy
❌ Bags with torn handles
🌽 PRICING
Regular Indian Corn 🟨 3 Count = $1
614-397-6687(Srikanth Shivakumar)
Please bring exact change!!!
✅ Count your corn.
✅ Zelle or Provide cash to Volunteers(Tender exact change).
✅ Complete your payment before leaving the farm.
Planning to purchase a large quantity of corn?
We recommend placing a bulk order in advance so we can reserve fresh corn for you and ensure a smooth pickup experience.
Send a message to one of our organizers through the WhatsApp Group.
Please include:
👤 Your Name
📞 Contact Number
🌽 Quantity Needed
Our organizers will:
Confirm availability
Share the total amount
Schedule your pickup time
Complete your payment using the payment instructions provided by the organizer.
Arrive at the scheduled pickup time.
Your reserved corn will be ready for harvesting or collection based on the arrangements made with the organizer.
For everyone's safety and enjoyment:
Respect neighboring properties.
Follow volunteer instructions.
Drive slowly.
Help keep the farm clean.
Supervise children at all times.
Be respectful of the crops and other visitors.
Join our WhatsApp group before your visit.
You'll receive:
Opening date updates
Weather announcements
Daily availability
Event reminders
Important notices
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Yes. Fresh Indian corn in its natural form is naturally gluten-free.
However, once corn is processed or prepared with additional ingredients (such as sauces, seasonings, or packaged products), it may contain gluten. Always read the ingredient label if you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.
The following corn products are naturally gluten-free:
✅ Fresh Corn
✅ Cornstarch
✅ Corn Flour
✅ Cornmeal
✅ Hominy
✅ Plain Popcorn
Note: Processed or flavored products may contain gluten due to added ingredients or cross-contamination during manufacturing. Always check the label if you have dietary restrictions.
Fresh corn is generally safe for people with celiac disease.
When purchasing packaged corn products, choose products that are labeled "Gluten-Free" whenever possible.
Although uncommon, some individuals may have a corn allergy or sensitivity.
Possible symptoms include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Indigestion
If you experience these symptoms after eating corn, consult your healthcare provider.
This event offers fresh, naturally grown Indian corn.
We do not add gluten-containing ingredients to the corn itself. However, if you have severe food allergies or medical dietary restrictions, please consult your healthcare provider before consuming any food.
For additional information about gluten-free diets and celiac disease, visit:
Beyond Celiac
https://www.beyondceliac.org/
Since this is a family farm website, I would rename this section to something friendlier:
🌽 Good to Know About Indian Corn
or
🌽 Health & Dietary Information
These headings feel more welcoming than "Clinical Information", while still giving visitors the information they need.
I also recommend placing this section near the bottom of the page, after the event details and visitor instructions. Most visitors come to learn how to visit, how to pick, and how to pay; health information is useful but should not distract from those primary tasks.
CLUBINDiA FARMS
This corn is hand picked at our farm in Columbus Ohio. This is not sweet corn, so makes really nice INDO-CHINESE "BABY CORN MANCHURIAN", "BABY CORN CHILLI".
Asian Indians prefer the Indian Variety of corn that is different from the American "Sweet Corn". This corn has a high starch and low sugar content, which means it's not sweet and juicy like the sweetcorn you buy to eat from the grocery store or farmers market ,
Cook fresh, it is yummy, the corn needs to be prepped quickly to retain its freshness. Leaving it for 2 or 3 days in the fridge will dry the corn.
You can Blanch the corn by putting it in hot water for 3 minutes and then in ice cold water and then place them in ziplock bags and keep it in the freezer. When needing fresh corn, Thaw overnight to use as fresh corn the next day.
RECEIPES
