Short, stocky plants have 7 inch ears of yellow and white kernels. Good plant for northern climates above 42 degrees latitude. Can be container grown. Mature in 65 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many […]
Zea mays ( Precocious Corn )
‘Precocious’ is generally mature within 65 to 75 days, and is one of the sweeter early cultivars. The plants produce 7 inch sugar enhanced (SE/se) ears with 14 to 16 rows of kernels. The cobs generally fill even when not […]
Zea mays ( Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored Popcorn Corn )
‘Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored Popcorn’ is an heirloom variety which, when popped, tasted as though it has been buttered, a nice feature to reduce the fat content in popcorn. The plants grow 8 feet tall, with two ears which measure 4 to […]
Zea mays ( Parching Red Mandan Corn )
Rare heirloom with striking orange to deep red ears, 6 inches long. Good for roasting, and is a good ornamental as well. Plants have green and purple stalks, 4 to 5 feet tall. Mature in 80 days. Originally domesticated by […]
Zea mays ( Paiute Corn )
Kernels mature from milky white to blue and red striped. Grown originally in the Colorado River Basin. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to grow corn, and there are […]
Zea mays ( Ornamental Popcorn Corn )
Beautiful tiny ears of strawberry shaped popcorn with crimson kernels. Great ornamental for arrangements and excellent for popcorn. Mature in 100 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses. Home gardeners love to […]
Zea mays ( Oklahoma Delaware White Corn )
‘Oklahoma Delaware White’, also known as ‘Puhwem’, 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 ( Odyssey Corn )
A medium tall, sturdy plant with good disease tolerance. Ears are 8 inches, with tight, dark green husks. Good for shipping or fresh market. Mature in 80 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other […]
Zea mays ( Nothstine Dent Corn )
Great yellow corn for making very sweet, delicious cornmeal for baking. Early maturing, with 7 to 8 inch ears, yellow kernels. Not high yielding, but worth it for the flavor. Mature in 100 days. Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is […]
Zea mays ( Northern Tepehuan Maizillo Teosinte Corn )
Teosinte is believed to be the ancestor of our modern corn varieties. It is planted by native farmers near corn crops to improve the corn. Native to Mexico. Plants are triggered to flower with the shortening days of fall, seeding […]
