Glass Gem Corn Seed

Supremely decorative and highly edible. Bred by Carl “White Eagle” Barnes, the famous Cherokee corn collector. A photo of this flint variety was a Facebook sensation in 2012. Colorful, translucent “stained glass” kernels are great for popping; they can also be parched, or made into cornmeal. Sturdy stalks can reach a height of 9’, and if the season is long enough, will develop side-shoots with additional ears. So beautiful you won’t want to eat it! Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

• Days to germinate: 4-12
• Days to maturity: 105
• Start indoors: Not recommended, as corn does not transplant well.
• Sow outdoors a week after the last frost.
• Seed spacing: 8”
• Seed depth: 1”
• Produce size: 3-8”
• Yield: 2-3 ears per stalk, more if the season is long enough
• Mature plant height: 6-9’
• Suitable for container growing: No