- Bloody Butcher Ornamental Corn can be used for many purposes as it develops large ears with dark red kernels great for flour or fresh eating and sturdy stalks.
Corn Seeds - Dent - Bloody Butcher
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110 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Bloody Butcher Ornamental Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Dent Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Bloody Butcher ornamental corn grows 2-6 ears on each 10-12 foot tall stalk. Cobs typically are pink and red with red kernels and dark red stripes, and the occasional white cob. Plant a few seeds in rows 3 feet apart with 2 feet between plants. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in soil in full sun. When seedlings are 4 inches tall, thin them so that there is only 1 seedling in each spot. Use fertilizer 3 or more times in the growing process. ~100 seeds/oz.
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Corn Seeds - Ornamental - Bloody Butcher
It is time to harvest after 110 days when the kernels are fully swollen. To remove ears from the stalk, twist or cut them off. Ears should be harvested when young. This corn is excellent to make cornmeal, or eat as corn on the cob. Its beautiful color also makes it a great ornamental piece.
Seeds Per Package:- 10 g - Approximately 35 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Zea mays |
| Bloody Butcher Ornamental Corn Color: | Red, Orange |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 110 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: | No |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Corn Type: | Dent - Dent gets its name from indentations that appear at the crown of each kernel when ripe. Dent corn has a high starch content and is commonly used for livestock feed or for grinding into corn flour. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 115 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
| Special Use: | Ornamental - For sweet corn, this means a mix of white and yellow kernels. For other corns, it means the inclusion of other colors or ornamental characteristics like an appealing appearance on the plant or as a harvested decorative ear. |
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