Organic Painted Mountains Corn-20 seeds-Non-GMO, Heirloom

🌽 Painted Mountain Organic Corn – Hardy Heirloom Flour Corn

Grow a remarkably resilient heirloom with Painted Mountain Organic Corn (Zea mays), a colorful flour corn known for its exceptional cold and drought tolerance. This hardy variety performs well in challenging growing conditions and produces beautiful multicolored ears.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Zea mays
• Type: Warm-season annual grain corn
• Days to Maturity: ~90 days
• USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
• Plant Height: Approximately 5 feet tall
• Ear Size: About 7 inches long

Features:

• Certified organic, non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom
• Multicolored ears with ornamental appeal
• Excellent cold and drought tolerance
• High protein content (~13%)
• Ideal for cornmeal, cornbread, muffins, and chips
• Can also be eaten fresh or roasted during the early “milk” stage

Growing Instructions:

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
• Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed
• Plant in blocks for proper pollination
• Water regularly during tasseling and ear development
• Suitable for garden plots and raised beds

Plant Care & Notes:

• Performs well in cold climates and drought-prone regions
• Excellent for short-season growing areas
• Harvest dry ears fully matured for flour or seed saving