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CORN (Zea mays)
125 seeds per packet. The ultimate Native American crop. All types are grown the same way. At about the time of last frost in spring, direct-seed into the richest soil available, 1-2 inches deep. Whether planted in rows or beds, allow the corn plants up to about one square foot per plant, on average. Ears fill best when dry conditions are not allowed to prevail at tasseling time. Sweet corn is picked when milky juice is contained within the kernels; clear juice is immature, and chewiness means the ear is over-mature. Flour corn is left on the plant until thoroughly dry in the fall.

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Black Aztec Sweet Corn Corn seeds Black Aztec Sweet Corn
Sometimes called 'Black Mexican''. It is believed to have originated in upper New York, possibly grown by the Iroquois nation. It was first offered in seed catalogs as 'Black Mexican' in 1864. The 6'-tall stalks produce large ears that are used as sweet corn in the milk stage, with the kernel being sweet, tender and very tasty! When mature, this corn turns deep blue-black and makes a very delicious cornbread. This hardy corn grows well in many weather conditions.

Item Code: CN126  
$3.50
Chires Baby Corn
I have been looking for a good baby corn ever since I traveled to Southeast Asia and tasted the tiny ears almost daily, picked fresh and put into stir-fries and soups. This variety produces up to 20 tiny ears on its multi-stalked plants; pick just after the silk shows at the tips of ears, or let mature for popcorn!

Item Code: CN134 Out of Stock
Country Gentleman Sweet Corn
90 days. Introduced in 1890 by S.D. Woodruff & Sons. Sweet, delicious and milky; tender white kernels on 8" ears. The ears have no rows, as this is a shoepeg type, and kernels are packed in a zigzag pattern. One of the best heirloom sweet corns.

Item Code: CN105  
$3.00
Dakota Black Popcorn     New!
Dark reddish-black ears are quite attractive for fall decorations, or popping into tasty popcorn! This variety is easy to grow, and does well in almost all growing climates. Fun for children's gardens.

Item Code: CN136  
$3.50
Hopi Pink Flour Corn     New!
90 days. A truly lovely native variety that has kernels in shades of pink, mauve and salmon on 8" ears. Drought-tolerant and great for making flour; one of the best varieties for farming in dry conditions.

Item Code: CN132 Out of Stock
Longfellow Flint     New!
115 days—Old variety reputed to be basically unchanged from the days when Native Americans grew it in New England. Slender ears carry eight rows of brilliant deep yelloworange flint kernels. Ears usually reach 10 inches and occasionally to 13 inches long! Seed reputed to sprout in fairly cool soil; stalks reaching 10 feet in height. Ears traditionally harvested and used in the green stage, as well as making some of the richest corn meal going!

Item Code: CN137  
$3.50
Pencil Cob Dent Corn
This old classic "shoepeg" type corn has very thin cobs, hence the name. Long white kernels are great for corn meal, or picked young and used as a roasting ear; sturdy 6' stalks produce 2-3 ears.

Item Code: CN131  
$3.00
Rainbow Sweet Inca Corn     New!
A beautiful multicolored corn that was developed by Dr. Alan Kapuler. This sweet corn is wonderful cooked fresh, when the colors are still very pale; delicious real corn flavor. Mature ears are great for grinding into flavorful flour, and are perfect for fall decorations. The kids will love this one.

Item Code: CN135  
$4.00
Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn
This is among the oldest sweet corn that is still in production, predating 1949. It is still a favorite of many, producing tasty white kernels. The plants used to be pulled up when completely ripe, and hung upside-down in a cool pantry; the ears would last well into the winter, in a semi-fresh state. In 1873, the seeds sold for 25 cents per pint.

Item Code: CN130  
$3.50
True Gold Sweet Corn     New!
Attractive ears are filled with sweet, yellow kernels that have a fine flavor. This newer open-pollinated corn is becoming a favorite of gardeners everywhere. Productive 75-day corn that is a great home and market variety.

Item Code: CN133  
$3.50
Yellow Hickory King Dent Corn
Large, yellow-kerneled variant of White Hickory King. It is also harder to find. This variety is still grown in the Appalachian region, where it has been a favorite since the late 1800s. Traditionally used for making roasting ears, hominy, grits, and in hidden mountain spots, moonshine! Huge stalks are quite strong.

Item Code: CN129  
$3.00