| Common Name | Corn Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Latin Name | Zea mays |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Nutty |
| Fruit Size | 8” - 10” long |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Dried, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain, Edible |
| Plant Height | 8' - 10' |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary, Decorative |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 65° |
Bloody Butcher
Corn Seed
This heirloom ornamental has an unusual eye-appealing blood red kernel color with darker kernels intermixed. The ears are quite large, varying from 8-10″ in length. Plants will grow 8-10’ tall with 1-2 ears per plant. Used as a dent flour variety for years, it makes an outstanding ornamental.
| Days to Maturity | 105 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 8" - 10" |
| Planting Depth | 1” - 2” |
| Row Spacing | 20" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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