This has got to be the weirdest thing we’ve ever found in our garden. But I also think this has been our best corn season to date. All of our plants grew to over 6 feet tall and each produced 1 to two ears of large juicy peaches and cream. But that’s not all they grew. You see, one of our plants seems to have produced a cob that’s extra wide in the middle. But when we looked behind it, we found this alienesque growth bulging from within the husk, and it appears to be what’s called corn smut, also known as “Huitlacoche”, or more simply corn fungus. Now, despite our initial horror, from what I’ve read, corn smut is perfectly safe to eat, apparently delicious, and in some places, even considered a delicacy. Now look, I’m all for trying new things, and we generally really appreciate the volunteer plants that show up in our garden. But for now, I think this one will remain in our nightmares, rather than in our kitchen. However, I’m curious to hear what you guys think. Would you try it? And what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever found in your garden?
