Glass gem rainbow corn seeds x100 organic Aussie grown
A$12.00
Planting and Care Instructions
- Site Selection: Choose a location with full, direct sun for at least 6–8 hours.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is rich, well-drained, and amended with compost before planting.
- Planting: Direct sow seeds 1–2 inches deep, spaced 12–15 inches apart, or 6-12 inches depending on variety, using a block pattern (e.g., a 4x4 square) rather than a single line to aid pollination.
- Germination: Seeds will typically emerge in 7–14 days, notes and.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist throughout the growing season.
- Pollination: Rainbow corn is wind-pollinated, so planting in blocks is essential to ensure the tassels pollinate the silks.
- Maintenance: Avoid planting near other corn varieties to prevent unwanted cross-pollination.
Harvesting
- When to Harvest: The corn is ready to harvest when the husks are brown, dry to the touch, and the kernels are hard.
- Timeline: It usually takes around 110–120 days to mature, according to and.
- Usage: This type of corn is a flour or popcorn variety, best used for decoration, ground into cornmeal, or popped.