Zea mays
SEED SPECS: AVERAGES GIVEN - SWEET
CORN - su & se types: 2500 seeds per
pound;
sh2 types: 3000 seeds per pound; open pollinated: 2500
seeds
per pound; POPCORN: 4200 seeds per pound; ORNAMENTAL
CORNS - specified in description
OP=Open Pollinated H=Hybrid
SWEET CORN
Ambrosia
(se)
74 days H A bi-color hybridization of Bodacious with a
sweetness
that remains long after picking. 8in. ears with 14-16rows of
kernels.
Stalks to 6-1/2ft. Stalks to 6-1/2ft.
| #2628 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-2628 Bulk seed 1lb $19.69 |
Black
Aztec
(70-95 days) OP This heirloom variety was introduced in 1864 by
John
Gregory. Vigorous growth; sweet and juicy 8in. ears are white in the
milk
stage and dry to a deep blue-black. Stalks to 8ft.
| #224 Packet $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B4z-224 Bulk seed 4 oz. $19.89 |
Bodacious(se) (75 days) H 8 inch ears are packed
with
18 rows of sweet juicy yellow kernels. Good for canning,
freezing,
or eating fresh. Stalks to 7ft.
| #1193 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1193 Bulk seed 1lb $18.69 |
Butter & Sugar (su) (73 days) H Sugary enhanced. Standard
of excellence in bi-color hybrid corns. Sturdy 5-6 stalks bear 7-8
ears.
Good for canning, freezing or eating. Stalks to 7ft.
| #225 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-225 Bulk seed 1lb $16.29 |
Chires Baby Corn (75-85 days) OP Up to 30 tiny ears of corn
grown
on multiple 4-5 ft. stalks. Great for use in stir fries and for canning
or pickling. Best if harvested about 5 days after the silks appear.
| #226 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Cocopah (80-100 days) OP Rare heirloom can be traced to the
Colorado
Mountain Indians in 1868. Sweet, fast growing with white kernels that
turn
shades of pink, blue , white and yellow when dry.
| #227 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Country Gentleman Shoepeg (88-100 days) OP This white kernel
heirloom
from 1891 is still one of the most popular white sweet corns. Yields
very
well. The kernels are not in rows, but are arranged in a hodge-podge.
Stalks
to 8ft.
| #228 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-228 Bulk seed 1lb $13.99 |
Golden Bantam (70-75 days) OP Introduced in 1902, this variety
is the standard of golden corn - sweet and resistant to lodging. 5-7
in.
ears Stalks to 8ft.
| #229 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-229 Bulk seed 1lb $9.99 |
Honey & Cream (83 days) Bicolor sweet corn with 7in. ears
with 14 rows of kernels. Stalks to 7ft.
| #3483 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-3483 Bulk seed 1lb $16.99 |
Illini
Extra Sweet
(sh2) (78 days) H Hybrid supersweet variety. Small 8-9in. ears
have
14-18 rows of sweet yellow kernels that hold their sweetness for days
after
picking. Good cold soil emergence. Requires isolation from other corn
varieties.
Stalks to 7ft.
| #232 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-232 Bulk seed 1lb $27.99 |
Incredible(se)
(85 days) H This hybrid corn produces 18 rows of sweet
yellow
kernels on every 9 inch ear. Good all-round corn. Stalks to
7ft.
| #1504 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1504 Bulk seed 1lb $19.99 |
Jackpot (se) (82 days) H Sugary enhanced
bicolor
corn with 16-18 rows of kernels on 8in. ear. Stalks to 6ft.
| #1407 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-1407 Bulk seed 1lb $21.99 |
Kandy
Korn
(se) (85 days) H Hybrid yellow corn (sugary enhanced) with 8in.
ears
and 7-8 ft. burgundy colored stalks. Holds sweet flavor for a week
after
picking. Good for eating or freezing. Stalks to 8ft.
| #231 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-231 Bulk seed 1lb $17.59 |
Peaches
and Cream(se)
(70 days) H Very early bicolor corn with 8-1/2in. ears with
14 rows of sweet kernels. Keeps its sweetness long after picking.
Stalks to 7ft.
| #1272 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1272 Bulk seed 1lb $14.59 |
Silver Queen
(su) (88 days) H One of the most popular varieties of sweet
corn in the United States. Ears are 8-9 inches long and packed
with
14-16 rows of sweet white kernels. Good all-round corn.
Stalks
to 8ft.
| #1166 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1166 Bulk seed 1lb $16.29 |
Stowell's Evergreen (80-100 days) OP First marketed in 1848 by
Nathan Stowell of New Jersey, this remarkable white corn holds it's
freshness
in the field. Different in that the whole plant can be pulled up and
hung
upside down and fresh corn harvested for months.
| #230 Packet $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Seneca Arrowhead
(64 days) H Hybrid An se (sugary enhanced) corn with
sweet 8inch bi-color ears containing 16rows of kernels. Vigorous
plants produce early.
| #4054 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-4054 Bulk seed 1lb $24.99 |
Triple Play (60-70 days) OP Strong stalks produce
multiple
ears of tri-color corn (blue, white and yellow). Good for cool
areas.
Pick when the blue kernels appear for sweetest taste.
| #532 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
FLOUR, DENT & FLINT CORN
Anasazi (100 days) OP This rare variety was discovered in a
dry
cave in Utah and carbon dated to 800 years old. Beautiful array of
colors
& patterns on the kernels, it grinds into an excellent flour.
| #233 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Apache Red (110 days) OP Traditional variety from the
San
Carlos Apache. Color ranges from dark red to black. Good
flour
variety.
| #534 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Bear Island Chippewa Flint (85-93 days) OP 8-12 rows in
yellow, pink, white, red, blue and stripes. Good variety for
flour
or mush.
| #535 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Bloody
Butcher
(105 days) OP Deeply dented heirloom corn with a dark
red color. Very attractive and drought tolerant.
| #3482 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-3482 Bulk seed 4oz $9.99 | |
| #B1-236 Bulk seed 1lb $18.99 |
Calais Flint (80 days) OP This rare heirloom variety has been
preserved by a single family in Calais, Vermont. Kernels are golden
yellow
with some red.
| #237 Packet $3.50, Approximately 50 seeds |
Hopi Pink (85-95 days) OP Rare traditional variety of the Hopi
nation, this lovely drought-tolerant corn has 5-6 bushy stalks that
produce
8in. ears with pretty pink kernels.
| #234 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Mandan Red (80-85 days) OP Traditional corn of the Mandan
Indians
of North Dakota. In the milk stage, the kernels are pale yellow and can
be eaten like sweet corn, but when dry, they turn a deep red.
| #235 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Oaxacan Green Dent (70-75 days) OP Grown for centuries by the
Zapotec people, this variety is a favorite for making green tamales.
Pretty
green color when dried. For corn, a high protein content (11%)
| #236 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B4z-236 Bulk seed 4oz $18.99 | |
| #B1-236 Bulk seed 1lb $37.99 |
Taos Blue (100-125 days) OP Ancient variety forms 10-12
inch ears with blue-black seeds. Drought resistant.
| #533 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
FIELD CORN
Hickory King (90 days) OP Excellent old favorite used to
make hominy and grits. Large white kernels on 9-10 inch ears.
| #1269 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-1269 Bulk seed 1lb $10.59 |
Pencil Cob (100 days) OP Long tapered white
kernels
sourround narrow cobs, making this corn unique in appearance. 2-3
ears per stalk. Grows 5-6ft. tall.
| #2560 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-2560 Bulk seed 1lb $14.29 |
Reid's Yellow Dent (105 days) OP 9 inch ears with 16
rows
of kernels. Good variety for warm weather areas
| #1270 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-1270 Bulk seed 1lb $10.99 |
Trucker's Favorite (115 days) OP Good roasting ear corn
with 8-9 inch ears with 14-18 rows of white corn.
| #4058 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-4058 Bulk seed 1lb $10.99 |
POPCORN
Chapalote (85-95 days) OP This ancient variety from Smaloa, Mexico is used to make pinole (a corn drink) and for popcorn. Narrow ears grow to 10in. long and have brown kernels.
| #238 Packet $3.50, Approximately 30 seeds |
Japanese Hulless White (Bumblebee) (95-110 days) OP A favorite
popcorn. 4-5 ft. stalks bear up to 6 ears per plant. Wonderful flavor.
| #239 Packet $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B1-239 Bulk seed 1lb $12.99 |
Laser (95
days)
OP Very pretty miniature popcorn with calico stripes and pointed
kernels. Makes a great ornamental as well as a delicious popcorn.
| #3445 Packet $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B4z-3445 Bulk seed 4oz $22.99 | |
| #B1-3445 Bulk seed 1lb $51.99 |
Mini
Blue (108
days) OP Miniature blue popcorn - very pretty.
| #3446 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-3446 Bulk seed 4oz $20.99 | |
| #B1-3446 Bulk seed 1lb $48.99 |
Mini Pink (108 days) OP Miniature popcorn
with
pink to light purple striped kernels.
| #3447 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-3447 Bulk seed 4oz $21.25 | |
| #B1-3447 Bulk seed 1lb $45.99 approximately 1500 seeds |

Shaman's Blue (112 days) OP This hybrid popcorn has lovely blue kernels that pop up big and fluffy.
| #240 Packet, $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B1-240 Bulk seed 1lb $29.74 |

Stawberry (110 days) OP 2-3in. ears are borne on 4ft. stalks. Can be dried - it's a lovely red - or popped.
| #241 Packet, $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-241 Bulk seed 1lb $14.59 |
ORNAMENTAL
Earthtones Dent (110 days) OP Soft colors in matte
finished
kernels. Very pretty ornamental.
| #3444 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-3444 Bulk seed 4oz $17.25 | |
| #B1-3444 Bulk seed 1lb $28.00 approximately 1500 seeds |
Indian Sunset (100 days) OP A pretty mix of colors -
blue,
red, burgundy, white, yellow, and orange.
| #1170 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1170 Bulk seed 1lb $13.99 approximately 1800 seeds |
Painted Mountain (85 days) OP Like its name, this corn
has
a rainbow of colors and makes an excellent variety for
decoration.
Vigorous plants are easy to grow.
| #1120 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-1120 Bulk seed 1lb $13.99 approximately 1800 seeds |
Pod Corn (116
days)
OP Weird primitive corn. Some ears will produce kernels
that
are each enclosed in a husk, some ears will have a variety of colors.
| #536 Packet $4.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B4z-536 Bulk seed 4oz $28.00 | |
| #B1-536 Bulk seed 1lb $56.00 approximately 5000 seeds |
Rainbow (110 Days) OP Rainbow of vibrant colors.
Vigorous
plants are very productive.
| #1093 Packet $2.50, Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #B1-1093 Bulk seed 1lb $13.99 approximately 1500 seeds |
Seneca
Mini
(103 days) OP Miniature ornamental corn with a broad
variety of colors.
| #3492 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-3492 Bulk seed 4oz $16.29 | |
| #B1-3492 Bulk seed 1lb $29.09 approximately 5500 seeds |
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