Drying Corn Glass Gem

Glass Gem corn seeds produce a rare, glassy rainbow maize grown mainly for decorative displays, with vibrant cobs and kernels in shades of yellow, blue, pink and red rather than for eating fresh like sweetcorn. The dried cobs are ideal for autumn decoration and seasonal displays, and they can also be harvested to use as pop corn or ground into flour or cornmeal. Developed by renowned part Cherokee corn collector and breeder Carl “White Eagle” Barns, this striking variety became widely popular online around 2012 because of its stunning appearance. The plants are vigorous, can grow over 2 metres tall, and thrive in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun.

2-3 ears per plant. Reaches maturity in around 100 to 120 days from sowing; for best pollination, plant in blocks in well-drained soil rich in organic matter.