DENVER (KDVR) — From Rocky Ford melons to Pueblo green chilis, Coloradans are passionate about their local produce. And in the next couple of weeks, ears of locally grown sweet corn will start appearing at farm stands across Colorado.

Tuxedo Corn, the producer of Olathe Sweet Corn, has shared its complete schedule of when and where eager customers can get their fix. Locations are not only in Colorado — there are also opportunities to purchase the golden crop in New Mexico and Wyoming.

The producer said that the first harvest of the corn is expected to take place in mid to late July this year, with the harvest season to continue with shipping through mid-October.

The strain of corn is named for the city, which is located in the Uncompahgre Valley on Colorado's Western Slope. The region has a number of agricultural businesses, including numerous wineries. A media advisory from a press firm representing Tuxedo Corn noted that the valley's uniform weather, ample sunshine, low humidity and access to water help create conditions that "create sweeter and more flavorful fruits and vegetables."

Tuxedo Corn says that Olathe Sweet Corn is best when it's picked, husked and eaten in a short period of time, to ensure the high sugar content doesn't turn to starch. To help facilitate that, the company provides corn directly from its trucks at various locations.

The company notes that it uses parking lots of various businesses to bring the produce closer to customers, but said the businesses are not involved in sales operations and will not have answers, which should instead be directed to Tuxedo Corn at 970-323-6874.

Here's where and when Olathe Sweet Corn will be distributed by Tuxedo Corn:

• Wednesday, Aug. 6 and 20
  • Windsor: Brand's Beverage, 4355 N. Fairgrounds Ave., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Wellington: Quality Inn, 7860 6th St., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Fort Collins: Tractor Supply, 33 NE Frontage Rd., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 7 and 21
  • Fort Morgan: Westeck Rentals, 17276 U.S. 34, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Fort Lupton: Ace Hardware, 201 South Rollie Ave., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Parker: Big Tool Box, 19850 Cockriel Drive South, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 8 and 22
  • Arvada: Ace Hardware, 10000 Ralston Rd., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Centennial: Big Tool Box, 8080 S. Holly St., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Castle Rock: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 9 and 23
  • Security: Aaron's Rent To Own, 6750 Camden Blvd., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Colorado Springs: Tractor Supply, 16760 Leather Chaps Drive, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 10 and 24
  • Firestone: Tractor supply, 13778 E-I25 Frontage Rd., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Longmont: China Buffet, 800 S. Hover Rd., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Golden: Jeffco Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 12 and 26: New Mexico locations
• Wednesday, Aug. 13 and 27:
  • Trinidad: Tequilas Family Mexican Restaurant, 9900 Santa Fe Trail, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 14 and 28
  • West Pueblo: Deli Dave's, 360 S. McCulloch, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Canon City: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 3215 U.S. 50, 11 a.m. to noon
  • Pueblo: Tractor Supply, 5075 N. Elizabeth St., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Falcon: Bartlett Hay Co., 7090 Old Meridian Rd., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 15 and 29
  • Aurora: Carpet Mill, 1300 S. Abilene St., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Thornton: Boot Barn, 10300 Bannock St., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Westminster: Murdochs, 9150 Wadsworth Parkway, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 16 and 30
  • Broomfield: Hong Guan Chinese Restaurant, 6700 W. 120th Ave., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Brighton: Tractor Supply, 147 Denver St., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Denver: Mile High Thrift, 2085 S. Sheridan Blvd., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 17 and 31
  • Greeley: Highland Park Lanes, 1900 59th Ave., 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Loveland: Tractor Supply, 5428 N. Garfield Ave., 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dacono: Family Dollar, 1020 8th St., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Sept. 2: Wyoming locations

If you're worried the produce will sell out before you arrive, you can also order boxes of Olathe Sweet Corn online and pick them up at the participating Front Range locations. Each box contains about 24 ears of corn.

The corn is also distributed nationally through Kroger.

According to information published by the Colorado Legislative Council Staff, agriculture in the state accounts for approximately $47 billion in annual economic activity. Corn is the third-largest commodity in Colorado, following dairy and cattle, and providing about $748 million in annual gross sales.