{"product_id":"glass-gem-corn-seeds-organic","title":"Glass Gem Corn Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Gem Corn (Zea mays) is a tender-annual heirloom flint corn famous for rainbow-colored, translucent kernels that shimmer like gemstones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred by Cherokee corn collector Carl \"White Eagle\" Barnes, it is grown for ornamental display and can also be popped or ground into cornmeal. Organic and Non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zea mays, flint corn (Tender Annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, Organic, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-12 days at 70-85 F soil temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9 feet, with 3-8\" ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx 50 (bulk approx 1,363 per 1\/2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental and autumn decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopcorn and cornmeal from dried kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed saving and preserving heritage corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation-piece centerpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners of all skill levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained, organically rich soil after the soil warms to 70-85 F, sowing 1\" deep and thinning to 8\" apart. Grow in blocks of several short rows rather than a single long row to aid pollination. Water consistently and mulch to retain moisture. Harvest when kernels have fully matured and dried on the cob, then save seed to replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic (Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply) has served organic gardeners since 1976 with seeds, amendments, and tools selected for sustainable, productive growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394539884822,"sku":"SNV8532","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50394539917590,"sku":"SNV8532B","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-corn-glass-gem.jpg?v=1755812430","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/glass-gem-corn-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}