{"product_id":"painted-mountain-corn-seeds-organic","title":"Painted Mountain Corn Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainted Mountain Corn is an organic, non-GMO flour and ornamental corn (Zea mays) grown as a tender annual, bred to be one of the hardiest corn varieties in the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its short, stout plants mature about two weeks earlier than other ornamental corn and produce sleek 7-inch ears in a full range of vivid orange, gold, red, and purple. Each packet holds roughly 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zea mays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour and ornamental corn; organic, non-GMO; tender annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 90 days\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 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. seeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-season and high-altitude gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinding into flour or making hominy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating young as sweet corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful fall and harvest decorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed savers who want a hardy, adaptable variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 1 inch deep in full sun once soil reaches 70 to 85°F; germination takes 4 to 12 days. Thin plants to 8 inches apart and plant in blocks of several short rows to aid pollination. Plants reach 4 to 6 feet and mature in 70 to 90 days. Harvest young ears for fresh eating, or leave ears to dry on the stalk for flour, hominy, or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung ears eat as mild, tender sweet corn, while mature kernels are starchy and well suited to flour and hominy. The corn is rich in protein and a range of minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic (groworganic.com) has supplied organic seeds, soil amendments, beneficial insects, and garden tools to home gardeners and small farms for decades, with a focus on sustainable, chemical-free growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394558365974,"sku":"SNV8043","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-corn-painted-mountain.jpg?v=1755812528","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/painted-mountain-corn-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}