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This listing is for 1 pack each containing 50 or 100 corn kernels of the heirloom corn variety, also known as ornamental popcorn.
These seeds are perfect for outdoor planting in full sun, with a moderate level of watering needed. They will also need weed pulling or hoeing while growing. The annual plants will produce edible ears of corn in multicolor hues.
Each seed pack will be randomly assembled from 2023 harvest from our home garden, with potentially: glass gem multicolor, cinnamon, or indigo hued cobs.
The open-pollinating features make for a unique addition to any garden. These
seeds are cultivated in Indiana, the United States. Get ready for a summer full of beautiful corn with this Zea Mays seed pack!
Have fun growing beautiful ornamental corn in your garden! Fairly easy to harvest and
dry for fall decorations.
The ears and stalks are great for ornamental use. Fairly easy to harvest and dry for fall decorations.
Order now and start your own homegrown corn harvest!
Name: Ornamental Corn
Type: Heirloom
Seeds per sale: 100
Size at Maturity: 5-8” long ears
Days to Maturity: 95-110 Days
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Time: warm season
Planting Depth: approx 1/2”
Plant Spacing: 4-6” - plant in at least two rows next to each other to allow wind pollination
Planting:
The right season for planting this corn is when the temperature is sure to stay at 60 degrees, after there is no danger of frost.
Ideally, you will need a plot of land large enough to hold at least three rows, each 4 feet long and 25 inches apart. You can accomplish this in a raised garden bed as well. Keep in mind that corn does best in full sun.
You do want to keep this corn separate from any other corn you may grow to avoid cross-pollination. If you grow sweet corn near it, and
some turn out having colorful ears, you can still eat it.
Step 2: Prepare Soil and Plant Seeds
When the time is right, plant the corn in rich soil with good drainage. Plant the seeds at a depth of approximately 1/2 inch and 4 to 5 inches apart. Your rows should be approximately four feet long and 24 to 26 inches apart. The point is to plant densely to allow for pollination to occur
naturally with the wind.
It will take about 3 months or more for the corn to reach its full maturity. Keep weeds under control for best plant success. This corn matures shorter- 4-6’ tall with usually 2-3 ears per stalk. The corn also requires frequent watering.
Harvest when husks are dry and have no more green. Shuck the corn and air dry.
Enjoy!