Glass Gem Corn seeds
Glass gem has emerged as one of the most popular ornamental corn varieties in recent years. Each cob is a total wild card. We've grown this the past few years and it never ceases to amaze. I say this because each kernel you plant will come out different than the rest. We've noticed each cob has its own "base" color, but then random colors emerge amongst the kernels and they're always complimentary to the main color. Although the images vary, they are all from the same variety. Each cob will produce a wide variety of reds, greens, pinks, purples, blues, yellows, oranges, etc. The kernels are more glass-like, or "gem-like" when the corn is at its harvest stage. Once the cobs begin to dry out, the kernels become a bit more opaque but no less stunning.
Corn stalks can reach up to 10 feet tall. Cobs will be around 6"- 8" inches Each stalk will yield 3 - 6 cobs. This is ornamental corn. You can eat it although it's not preferred...unless you pop it, then it's amazing. Results will vary greatly with this corn, but that's part of the fun! Each year you get something different.
Seed count: 30
Botanic name:
Zea mays
Plant spacing:
6 - 12 inches / space rows 30 inches apart
Color:
Reds, pinks, blues, greens, purples, yellows, oranges, greens, and white.
Sowing depth:
3/4 - 1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full
Utilization:
This excels as an ornamental corn. Great for wall hanging, wreaths, Thanksgiving and fall displays, and makes an exellent popping corn.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
110 - 120 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Not recommended
Container friendly:
Yes, to a degree. Corn can be grown in containers although with limited results. Stalks can be shorter and produce less cobs. The bigger the container, the better.
Other names:
Celeste, Circus colors, Blue pearls baby colors, Montezuma’s platinum corn, Pearl corn
