Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Distribution and general description of varieties. Starchy maize preferred over sweet corn. Methods of seed saving outlined. No varietal names in the same way as kūmara (plants interbreed too easily, lack of uniformity).

Initially eaten raw, then boiled, fried, popped. A special method, described by Yen, is the "rotting" or fermenting of corn in water before eating. A similar process called tocos used in Peru. Origins of maize soaking methods discussed. A similar technique used for potatoes.