Translucent, whitish corn kernels for pinole or popcorn. Traditionally grown in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to grow corn, and there are many varieties […]
Zea mays ( Rainbow Inca Sweet Corn )
A tasty, succulent variety that is drought tolerant. Young kernels are yellow and white, maturing to a rainbow of colors. Plants reach 8 feet tall, are vigorous, producing 8 inch ears. Rare. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple […]
Zea mays ( Puhwem Corn )
‘Puhwem’, also known as ‘Oklahoma Delaware White’, is an heirloom variety. The stalks are quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 15 feet. Each produces two ears with pink silks, about 5 feet up. The stalks are extremely sturdy, and useful […]
Zea mays ( Precious Gem Sweet Corn )
High qualtiy cobs of corn, 9 inches long with dark green husks. Easy to pick with some disease tolerance. Mature in 78 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love […]
Zea mays ( Pawnee Lix Okonkatit Corn )
A black eyed corn, originating from the Pawnee Tribe. Called “Huuruhaahkaatit” in Pawnee. Kernels are white with a purple dot. Rare. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to grow […]
Zea mays ( Parching Lavender Mandan Corn )
Gorgeous shades of lavender kernels, on 6 to 8 inch ears. Plants reach 4 to 5 feet, and produce 1 to 2 ears each. Delicious for roasting or parching. Rare and heirloom, 1935. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a […]
Zea mays ( Painted Mountain Corn )
Flint corn variety traditionally used for grinding into flour or meal. Developed in Montana for hardiness. Very colorful, 6 to 7 inch ears for decorating, hominy, or grinding. Plants are about 4 feet tall, mature in 85 days. Originally domesticated […]
Zea mays ( Onaveno Corn )
Hard kernels of creamy white corn, used for grinding into pinole. An ancient corn from the Rio Mayo in Sonora, Mexico. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to grow […]
Zea mays ( Oklahoma Delaware Blue Corn )
‘Oklahoma Delaware Blue’, also known as ‘Sehsapsing’, is an heirloom variety. The plants are quite short, only 6 feet at most, with one 6 to 7 inch cob per stalk. The plants often send out side-shoots at the base with […]
Zea mays ( Oaxacan Green Dent Corn )
A traditional, ancient Zapotec corn variety grown for grinding for green flour tamales. Ears are earthy green, 7 inches long. Rare and heirloom variety. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners […]