Grow the most beautiful corn in the world with our Glass Gem corn seeds. This incredible heirloom is famous for its stunningly vibrant, multi-colored kernels that shimmer like translucent jewels. Each ear is a unique work of art, revealing a different combination of brilliant colors when you peel back the husk. While primarily grown for its ornamental beauty, this is a flint corn, meaning the kernels can be dried and ground into a colorful cornmeal or popped for a fun treat.

What you\’ll love

• Unbelievably beautiful ears of corn with kernels like colorful glass gems.
• Each ear is a complete surprise, with its own unique color combination.
• A fantastic ornamental corn for fall decorations and crafts.
• The kernels can be popped or ground into a colorful corn flour.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Glass Gem Corn (Zea mays)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 6-9 feet
• Days to Maturity: 100-110 days
• USDA Zone: 3-11
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60F.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 9-12 inches apart.
• Pollination: For full ears, corn must be planted in a block of at least 4×4 rows, not in a single long row.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Harvest: Allow ears to dry completely on the stalks before harvesting for ornamental use or popping.

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