Grow a beautiful and versatile heirloom with our Morado Montana Maize seeds. This unique variety is prized for its stunning, deep purple kernels that are a feast for the eyes. But it\’s not just ornamental; this is a multi-purpose corn with a delicious, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor. It can be harvested young as a sweet corn, or allowed to mature and dry on the stalk to be ground into a nutritious and vibrant purple cornmeal, perfect for authentic tortillas and cornbread.

What you\’ll love

• Beautiful ears of corn with stunning, deep purple kernels.
• A versatile corn that can be eaten fresh or ground into a colorful flour.
• A rich, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor.
• A relatively short stalk, making it a great choice for home gardens.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Morado Montana Maize (Zea mays)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 5-6 feet
• Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
• USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
• 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: Harvest when silks are brown and dry. Allow ears to dry completely on the stalks for grinding.

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