{"product_id":"corn-montana-lavender-clay","title":"Corn Seeds, Montana Lavender Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e) Flour Corn. A stunning lavender flour corn with long slender 8-to 12- inch long ears in an attractive pastel shade that produces silky, soft cornmeal. This vigorous and early-producing corn was bred by Ed Schultz of Montana. Ed has made a name for himself as an expert corn breeder with great knowledge and respect for the Native American corn varieties that he loves to work with. One look at the unmistakable lavender kernels shows that this blended Native American variety is descended from the lavender parching corn of the Mandan tribe. In 1808, Thomas Jefferson received seeds of a lavender-colored Mandan Red Clay corn; he reported that the seeds were given to him by Lewis and Clark from their 1804 contact with the Mandan tribe in present day North Dakota. Schultz has taken the lovely lavender-clay color and rugged cold hardiness of Mandan corn while selecting for more slender and uniform ears and short, stout plants. A stellar feat of breeding from a solid foundation of superlative ancient genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montana Lavender Clay corn grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Ensure the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, is very important for optimal growth. Plant seeds about 1-2 inches deep and space the plants about 12 inches apart. Growing in blocks rather than single rows improves pollination and yield.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511652450590,"sku":"CN191","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/corn_lavender_clay_lss_dsc_1948_850x850_91e3b3aa-bc0c-4b9c-a317-47f3c0ad7072.jpg?v=1782402591","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/corn-montana-lavender-clay","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}