Can You Eat Unripe Corn? A Guide to Safety and Taste
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                While mature corn is a staple in many dishes, home gardeners often find themselves with younger, undeveloped ears. For many home gardeners, the tender ears of immature sweet corn are not only safe but also delicious to eat, whether raw or lightly cooked.