Oaxacan Green Corn seeds
Originating from the Oaxacan region of Mexico, the Oaxacan green corn (Oaxacan green dent corn) is an heirloom variety grown for its beauty and culinary usage in the kitchen. For centuries local Oaxacans cultivated this corn to grind into flour to make tortillas, tamales and also to feed their livestock. Nowadays this can be used for consumption or for ornamental implementation.
The corn is a brilliant monochromatic spectrum of green hues. Cobs can range from 8 in-10in. Stalks can reach 6-10 ft. As with most corn, this can be used for growing the 3 sisters' method of gardening.
Oaxacan green corn is beneficial to those with shorter growing seasons as it matures quicker than most other varieties.
Seed count: 20
Botanic name:
Zea Mays
Plant spacing:
6-7 inches apart / rows 30- 60 inches apart
Color:
A monochramatic spectrum of various greens
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Oaxacan green corn can be used as ornamental corn in Thanksgiving and fall decorations, ground into meal or flour, or used as animal feed.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
80-100 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:
Oaxacan Dent Corn
