The origin of maize is dated to Central America, specifically Mexico, more than 8000 years ago, and five types of maize originated in Peru (Piscorunto, Sacsa, Giant Cuzco, Chullpi, and Purple). Considering maize as a precious gift, a symbol of adaptability and resilience, this is a reminder of the importance of this seed/living thing that preserves ancestral knowledge, and we should care for it.

My father grew corn, and we called it "choclo" when it is tender. Choclo is a word derived from Chhocllo, which is a Quechua word embedded in Spanish language in Peru, meaning ”Chhocllo: Mazorca de maíz verde”(González Holguín, 1608). We call maize the ripe corn. During the Incas' time, maize was called Sara (Quechua word). “Sara: maíz” (Guaman Poma de Ayala, 1980) meaning maize in general. Choclo is a word used in Peru and in some countries in South America.