It’s that time of year again, when the vendors set up all over the province selling the delicious, well-known Taber corn.
However, there are in fact a few things to take notice of when purchasing some cobs, because what you may be getting may not really be from Taber, Alberta.
“Every vendor should have a certificate of authenticity or at least be able to provide contact information for the growers brand name,” said Greg Price, a local resident of Taber, Alberta.
Price said one of the biggest tell tale signs he has seen that it was not the real thing were signs reading “Tabor,” corn, not Taber.
“I always get a chuckle when I see that. That’s a sure giveaway it’s not authentic,” said Price.
Another thing to watch for is the timing the corn goes on sale.
“I can guarantee you that if someone is selling Taber corn in early July that it is not genuine. The corn season is usually late, late July. The first week of August is usually when the first variety starts to come out. I can’t recall the last time when it has come out any earlier than that,” said Price.
Geographical location is the secret to Taber’s famous corn said Price. The soil make-up gives the corn the nutrients it needs to thrive.
“Those are just a few things to look for. You can’t tell just by looking at the corn whether it’s from Taber or not because there are just so many varieties,” said Price.
