Corn

100 days. This buttery heirloom popcorn dates back to the 1800s and has been grown by the Pennsylvania Dutch for generations. The sturdy 8-foot stalks produce about 2 ears per plant, each about 4-6 inches long with small, round, nearly ivory kernels.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Zea mays
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

Perfect sweet corn for northern gardeners. Grower Art Verell carefully selected this variety over 30 years ago in the Pacific Northwest for cool soil germination and early harvest. The short, 3-4 foot stalks bear ears of delicious white kernels in 75 days or less!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

Early to mid-season (65 -70 days). This multi-colored sweet corn may be the most beautiful corn in the galaxy! Old-fashioned sweet corn flavor and a mix of vivid colors give this variety a burst of complex flavors and antioxidants on ears that will develop an amazing display of colors early at milk stage. This nutrient-dense strain was selected in the Great Basin of Utah by Joseph Lofthouse, from the original landrace created by Alan Bishop at his farm in southern Indiana. Bishop crossed several sweet corn cultivars and mass selected for color and flavor. This robust, easy-to grow-strain has a consistent early mid-season maturity, making it suitable for environments with a shorter growing season.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Zea mays
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

60-80 Days. Exceptionally high in both protein and beta carotene, the amazingly nutritious and totally delicious orange ears are produced very early. This variety ranked high on the list of most protein-rich heirloom corns in a study done by Baker Creek in 2018. Research shows that beta carotene is essential for vision health.

We are thrilled to offer this stunning, open-pollinated variety from the gifted corn breeder Ed Schultz of Bozeman, Montana. He spent 30 years developing this fantastic soft flint corn. It sports a range of orange color, from brilliant sunburst orange to pumpkin and russet. Even the cobs are orange! For an added surprise, it will throw an occasional all-white ear. Three to five foot-tall stalks produce 1 to 2 ten-inch ears with 8 rows of kernels.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 3-5'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

A very beautiful, commonly crimson red dent variety introduced to the settlers in the Virginia area in the 1840s. Eight- to 12-foot tall stalks produce large, heavy, 8- to 12-inch long ears of solid red kernels that vary in hue. Occasional red and white kernels and ears may appear, but this is typical. It is known for its delicious, rich, sweet flavor when ground into meal and flour. Maturity is 100 to 120 days for dry ears. We are excited to find this GMO-free strain, as most Bloody Butcher seems to be crossed with modern GMO corn types.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

A delicious, 75-day yellow sweet corn borne on sturdy 7-foot stalks producing 2 ears per stalk. Kernels are a rich golden hue and carry the old-fashioned sweet corn taste that has nearly been lost due to sweet corn hybrids. One of the sweetest and best-yielding corns.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

80-95 days. This beautiful and ancient white popcorn produces two to three, 4- to 6- inch long ears. A unique appearance and delicious flavor make this a standout popcorn. It was originally found in a pottery container dated to be 600 to 1,000 years old. This pot was found in the Burro Mountains of Grant County, New Mexico, in the 1960s/1970s by Frank Tatsch, who originally grew it out. The popcorn is believed to be descended from an ancient highland popcorn, called Palomero Tolequero, indigenous to Mexico. This Palomero popcorn is nearly extinct and was used in Aztec rain and war ceremonies. It is one of the ancestors to almost all of our popcorn in the United States. This strain grown in the Burro Mountains centuries ago was once considered extinct until its discovery in the pot.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Zea mays
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

75-90 days. A far cry from the canned baby corn you may have tried. Those who have enjoyed fresh baby corn cobs know how spectacular they are, crunchy and sweet, a perfect addition to soups and stirfry. Here is an opportunity to grow your very own baby corn for authentic Asian recipes or your own culinary experimentation. Plants stand 4-5 feet tall, producing 3-4 stalks per plant, up to 40 ears per plant. Harvest ears 5 days after silks appear for fresh baby sweet corn. You can eat them raw, steamed, in soup or in stir fry, or dry for popcorn.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 8”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

90 days. Introduced in 1890 by S.D. Woodruff & Sons. This variety bears sweet, milky, and tender kernels on 8-inch ears. The ears have no rows, as this is a shoe peg type, and kernels are packed in a zigzag pattern. One of the best heirloom sweet corns, and it is still used commercially in some places to make canned corn.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

85-95 days. Wow, finally an open-pollinated, super sweet corn that is perfect for the home gardener. These are not only sugar sweet, but also have that old-fashioned corn flavor! This sweet corn comes from a traditional seed breeder in Germany as a very sweet, fairly early variety bearing large yellow kernels. It is a sugar-enhanced corn that will grow well in many different places. Our sweetest variety, perfect for fresh eating, canning, freezing and adding to a myriad of delicious dishes, and best of all you can save your own seeds for future gardens and gardeners!

• 85-95 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

70 Days. Developed and selected 60 years ago by Ken Fisher of Belgrade, Montana, to grow in the cool and harsh conditions of the state, this sweet corn is sure to please almost anywhere! Vigorous, multi-colored 5- to 6-foot stalks bear one ear per plant and have 10-12 rows with a golden hue. The ears have an excellent fill to the tip and husk coverage.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 5-6'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

105 days. Amazing color! Indescribably beautiful flint or popcorn comes in an endless range of colors. The translucent kernels really do shine brilliantly like glass—on the cob they resemble strands of glass beads! The 3- to 8-inch ears are not only decorative, but edible and delicious as well. Makes firm little morsels when popped, but can also be parched, ground into meal, and more. Sturdy plants reach to 9' tall and throw numerous sideshoots where the season is long enough. Bred from a number of Native varieties by our friend the late Carl Barnes, to whom we owe our gratitude for his life’s work of collecting, preserving, and sharing so many significant and historic varieties.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 4-5'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

85 Days.Released in 1922 by the Clark Seed Company of Milford, Connecticut. Although developed from the original Golden Bantam, this is definitely an improved type—larger ears mean higher yields, and the golden yellow corn stays tender longer. Equally suitable for freezing and fresh eating, this variety was for decades the standard for home and market gardeners.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

105 days. This traditional variety from the Hopi nation has been grown in the high desert under dryland farming practices for generations. Bushy stalks produce striking purple to violet-rose colored, 8” ears. Higher protein than other flour corns.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Zea mays
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

90 Days. Truly breathtaking blue corn said to originate from the Hopi people of the Southwest. This variety yields lovely ears with colors ranging from slate blue to brilliant turquoise with some surprise purples. Used locally in atole and ground for cornmeal, kernels are both flour and dent types, both often bearing on the same ear. Ears typically run 6 to 12 inches long, and are produced usually one per 4-to 5-foot stalk. It has grown well even at 8,000 feet elevation, indicating tolerance to wide temperature swings and cool soil. Fairly early to mature, it is ready for harvest at about 90 days from sowing. Our grower received his original seed in 1986 from John “Eesawu” Kimmey, an educator and visionary of sustainable Native agriculture who worked extensively with the Hopi people and founded the Talavaya Center, an early heirloom conservation project.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 4-7'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

Japanese black sticky corn is a delectable sweet, waxy textured corn used to make mochi or eaten fresh as a sweet treat in Japan. The “sticky” quality of this corn is thanks to a natural mutation. This inky black variety can be harvested immature, when the kernels start to turn light purple. The ears are best steamed or grilled for a subtly sweet flavor. Across Asia you will find roadside vendors tending baskets brimming with steamed sticky corn. Plants produce tall vigorous stalks up to 6.5 feet, averaging one to two ears 7-9 inches long with 12 to 15 rows of beautiful, glossy black kernels at full maturity.

The origin and history of sticky corn are steeped in mystery and ensnared in historical debate. This Japanese strain was originally selected from seeds brought from China around the year 1800. It is widely believed that corn was introduced to China from its native range in the Americas by Portuguese traders in the 1520s. But some historians suggest that the unusually early presence of sticky corn in China means that the crop had taken root there nearly 100 years before Columbus. These researchers believe that Chinese traders acquired corn on an expedition to Peru in the early 1400s. Ears of corn also appear to be depicted on ancient temples in India, leading some world experts to believe that Asia had discovered the Americas, long before dark-age Europe had. It has been widely debated, however, as it challenges centuries of Eurocentric historical record.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 6.5'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

100-110 Days. The cute, shiny blue ears are decorative, delicious, and colored in uniform indigo or a colonial blue quite unlike the deep purple of some varieties. The ears are a petite 2 to 4 inches long, but the 6- to 7-foot plants often yield three and even four ears per stalk. Try growing these for a blue accent in arranging!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 6-7'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

Stunning ears of mauve to rose pink, pearly kernels. Ears run 3-5” in length. 6- to 7-foot plants often yield 2-3 ears each. When popped, the kernels have a rather nutty flavor. Very decorative in centerpieces, equally enjoyable accompanying your favorite movie.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 days
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1-2”
• Plant Spacing: 12”
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays  

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

A beautiful spotted variety that is descended from a historic Native American variety. Ed Schultz, renowned corn breeder from Montana, has worked to adapt a blended corn as a tribute to a sacred Native American variety. Cudu corn is said to be an ancient native American variety used for sacred ritual. A sample of seeds was donated to the USDA seed bank by Oscar Will in 1958. The original donated seed may have been accidentally inbred or crossed, as the cobs were stunted and short, and kernels had begun to lose their signature blue eagle marking. Ed is a far northern grower who has worked to create beautiful and early-maturing corns like Atomic Orange and the Papa’s corn. He received a sample of seeds from the USDA and has worked for over five years to adapt it to his northern region and to create longer cobs. He reports that this variety has long, slender ears and beautiful blue-spotted kernels. To achieve this variety, he bred true Cudu corn with a small percentage of Papa’s White corn.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

A stunning lavender colored flour corn with long slender 8-12 inch long ears in an attractive pastel shade that produces silky, soft cornmeal. This vigorous and early producing corn was bred by Ed Schutlz 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 works 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 making for more slender and uniform ears and short, stout plants. A stellar feat of breeding from a solid foundation of superlative ancient genetics.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

Amazing black corn that even grows in the north! A deep purple and super anthocyanin-rich flour corn from Montana! This variety is a northern adapted homage to the legendary Maiz Morado/Kulli corn from Peru. Ed Shultz, the accomplished and passionate open pollinated corn breeder who spent 30 years selecting this dark purple variety, explains that Mountain Morado is was actually selected from Painted Mountain corn. Perfect for those northern gardeners who have always dreamed of growing dark purple corn to brew into the popular healthful corn drink, chicha morada. This slightly variable, Montana landrace is well adapted to super long summer days and cool nights, however it will also perform well (and mature even earlier) in shorter day length areas. Short, stocky plants produce an average of 2 ears per plant, with 8 row, long slender cobs. Can also be milled into a supremely soft, delicious flour.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

65 Days. A supremely early maturing sweet corn with delicious flavor. This compact variety was bred in Canada and offered by the North Dakota seed company Oscar H. Will and Company in the 1940s. A perfect choice for limited garden space or growing in containers, the stalks stand just 3-5 feet tall bearing 2 ears each. Kernels are sweet and yellow with classic sweet corn flavor.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 9"
• Plant Height: 3-5'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

70-90 Days. This corn is the very definition of rugged beauty! These incredibly tough plants were bred in the bitter cold mountains of Montana. They boast impressive cold hardiness, earliness, drought tolerance, and they thrive at high altitudes. Montana farmer Dave Christensen has dedicated his life to naturally breeding a corn that flourish in harsh conditions. Since the 1970s, he has sampled over 70 open-pollinated corn varieties to create Painted Mountain from heirlooms grown by northern Native American tribes over thousands of years and homesteaders from harsh northern climates. The bright color of the kernels indicate a high nutrient content, making it an excellent corn for decoration or eating! Painted Mountain Corn can be eaten fresh, ground, or roasted, and it makes a highly nutritious flour for muffins, johnny cakes, tortillas, and chips!

• 70-90 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

110 days.A delicious blue corn for making breads, muffins, chips, and more! Fine flavor and lots of nutrition! This Native American heirloom corn from Pueblo Pojoaque in New Mexico is traditionally grown to make blue corn atole. Po’suwaegeh is the Tewa name for “Place where there is abundant water.” There is actually such a place, about 20 miles north of Santa Fe, in a valley running into the Rio Grande, where an ancient pueblo, which had almost disappeared, found its place of rebirth. Growing Po’suwaegeh Blue corn played a pivotal role in the revival of this community. The Pueblo at Pojoaque and Baker Creek Seeds are proud to share this treasure with gardeners and farmers. Strong and tall stalks bear 10- to 12-inch ears with deep blue kernels.

• 110 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Plant Height: 4-5'
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

98 Days. This is among the oldest sweet corn still in production, predating 1849. Its tasty white kernels remain a favorite of many. In past times, plants were pulled up when completely ripe and hung upside down in a cool pantry. This preserved ears in a semi-fresh state well into the winter. In 1873, these seeds sold for 25 cents per pint.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.

95-100 Days. The popular, cute little ears look just like big strawberries, just 2 to 3 inches long. The 4-foot plants produce 2-4 ears each. Great for fall decorations or making delicious popcorn.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1-2"
• Ideal Temperature: 75-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Zea mays

Growing Tips: Direct sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession planting prolongs harvest. Planting in blocks improves pollination.