🌽🌈 Mexican Colored Corn – Zea mays – 30 Seeds

Grow striking Mexican Colored Corn (Zea mays), an heirloom variety known for its stunning multicolored kernels that add beauty to ornamental gardens and festive displays. This corn is suitable for culinary use, including grinding for cornmeal and traditional dishes. Ideal for gardeners wanting a unique, colorful crop with cultural heritage.

Usage:

• Ornamental garden and fall decorations

• Culinary use: cornmeal, tortillas, and traditional recipes

• Educational and heritage gardening

Sowing Time:

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost when soil temperature is at least 15°C (59°F)

Germination Time:

• 7–10 days

Sowing Depth:

• 2.5–5 cm (1–2 inches) deep

Soil Requirements:

• Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• pH 6.0–7.5

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Regular watering, keep soil evenly moist during germination and growth

Plant Spacing:

• Space plants 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart in rows 70–90 cm (28–36 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• Mature ears ready in 90–120 days after sowing

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 4–10

Other Benefits:

• Unique multicolored kernels perfect for ornamental and culinary uses

• Heirloom variety with cultural significance

• Attracts beneficial insects and wildlife

Latin Name: Zea mays