Corn Seeds - Glass Gem

BOTANICAL NAME

Zea mays

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

Looking for ways to bring your children into the garden? Glass Gem Corn is sure to do the trick as each ear is packed with jewel-toned kernels that actually glisten in the sun! Plant for its novelty, but enjoy the short, narrow ears of Glass Gem Corn steamed, popped, ground or dried. Glass Gem Corn contains a low moisture content, so it does make for a good popcorn. Prior to harvest, peek inside husk - muted colors will signify more time is needed on the stalk.

• • Kernel color intensifies with maturity
• • Colors keep after dried and cured
• • Ears generally measure 6 to 8 inches long

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 to 7 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual