Originating from Southern Mexico, this variety has been cultivated for centuries. You can eat the seedlings by tossing them in salads or grow them to maturity for more dynamic uses. This variety loves sunshine! Bright green with an adorable dimple in each kernel. This variety is most popularly used in cornflour to make tortillas and tamales. Like any dent corn, Oaxacan can be used as animal feed. Ears range from 7 to 10 inches in length.