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Painted Hill Sweet Corn Seeds

Painted Hill Sweet Corn Seeds

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This colorful, open-pollinated sweet corn was developed from a cross of the heirloom sweet corn, 'Luther Hill', and 'Painted Mountain' flour (Indian) corn. Because 'Painted Mountain' was selected from the Rocky Mountains, 'Painted Hill' is adapted for short growing seasons and can germinate better than others in cool, wet soils. The 7", multi-colored ears make a beautiful display, and every kernel is filled with robust, old-time corn flavor. Color is pale when fresh but intensifies when dried.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 65–80 days

Family: Poaceae

Type: Sugary type (SU) (Learn More)

Native: Americas

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 5' tall

Variety Info: 7" long ears with kernels in yellows, reds, purples, blues, and white. 'Painted Hill' is open-pollinated. Kernel color is pale at the fresh-eating stage. Darker colors develop as ears dry for colorful and unique ornamental corn.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

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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"

Row Spacing: 24"–36"

Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Sweet corn is ready about 3 weeks after the silks appear. Harvest when the silks are brown, but not dried, and the husks are dark green; ears should be plump, and rounded rather than pointed at the tip. To test for ripeness, gently pull back the husk and pop a kernel; the liquid should be whitish; if it is still clear, ears are not quite ready.

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  • Kahlil H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/23/25
    5 Stars

    All seeds terminated and is still thriving.

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  • Leslie H.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    8/14/24
    4 Stars

    These are fun to grow if you are beginner gardener to a professional gardener these will have you waiting in anticipation for the gun multicolored ears. Great to grow for little kids all the way up to the elderly folks. You won't be disappointed with these beautiful ears of corn.

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  • Peter B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/8/24
    5 Stars

    Excited for some sweet corn. They have a little ways to go, but germination was good.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Ryan C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/22/24
    5 Stars

    First time getting into seed starting. Got this corn and did the solo cup technique and the germination rate in my espoma garden mix is insane! I started half outside and half on a heat mat with lights. Epic Garden for the win

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Mike
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/27/24
    5 Stars

    Great growing experience. I had 100% germination planting in Wisconsin in late June. Harvested smaller heads of corn but they provided a fun burst of color. Ate some, and used some for fall decoration. I’m buying more for this years season.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner