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.
ā 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.
šæ Seed details
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Plant Name: Glass Gem Corn (Zea mays)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 6-9 feet
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Days to Maturity: 100-110 days
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USDA Zone: 3-11
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Origin: American Grown
š± Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space seeds 9-12 inches apart.
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Pollination: For full ears, corn must be planted in a block of at least 4x4 rows, not in a single long row.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Harvest: Allow ears to dry completely on the stalks before harvesting for ornamental use or popping.
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Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
š Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.