Striped Japonica Ornamental Corn Seeds
Striped Japonica Ornamental Corn Seeds
SKU: #2038
This beautiful, 5'–6' tall, ornamental heirloom corn dates back to at least the mid-1800s when it was brought to America from Japan. It has green, variegated leaves of pink, creamy white, yellow stripes, and dark purple tassels. A striking backdrop to a flowerbed or vegetable garden. Its cobs produce dark burgundy kernels that can be dried and saved for autumn displays or ground into a richly colored cornmeal.
5 grams
(~22 seeds)
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 85 days
Family: Poaceae
Type: Dent (Learn More)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 5'–6' tall stalks
Variety Info: Green, variegated leaves striped with pink, creamy white, and yellow; dark purple tassels. 6"–7" long ears with dark burgundy kernels.
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to transplanting. Best results occur when seedlings are transplanted less than 2 weeks old.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1"–1 ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"–18"
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–18"