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Striped Japonica Ornamental Corn

While the deep burgundy-kerneled ears of this Ornamental Corn are lovely for fall table displays, you'll most likely grow this corn for its spectacular foliage: green brilliantly striped with pink, cream and yellow. The dark purple tassels are a welcome bonus. Wonderful in colorful mixed borders, it also makes a dramatic thriller in large container plantings and an unusual annual hedge. At the end of the season, allow the ears to dry completely on the stalk before harvesting, and then allow them to dry in a cool, dry spot for a little longer until a kernel heated in oil will pop. Remove the kernels from the cobs and store them in an airtight container for burgundy-accented popcorn all year long! Space this variety at least 18" apart for the best foliage colors. Height: 5' to 6'.

One packet of about 150 seeds

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    • If you have space to fill or a view to block in your garden but aren't ready to commit to a shrub, try one of these big, bodacious annuals! You'll be amazed at how big they'll grow from a few humble seeds in one season. Some of them have a wonderful fragrance or spectacular foliage, and many of them make wonderful additions to large-scale bouquets.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Ornamental Corn Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1”-1 1/2”
      Row Spacing:24”-30”
      Seed Spacing:3”-4”
      Days to Germination:4-14 days
      Germination Temperature:60°-80°F

      Zea mays. Direct-sow Corn when the soil is reliably warm, above 60°F, well after the last spring frost date. Prepare a well-draining area with rich soil in full sunlight. Amend the soil as necessary with organic fertilizer, compost and/or well-rotted manure. Corn is pollinated by the wind, so grow a minimum of 4 rows, even if they are short rows, to ensure good pollination. If the weather gets wet and cold, you might want to re-seed just to be safe since Corn has a long maturation cycle. After thinning to 10" to 12" between the plants, water regularly and mulch with hay or straw to deter weeds and retain ground moisture. Corn is particularly hungry for nitrogen: feed regularly as needed. Harvest after the husks have dried and the kernals are hardened by giving the ears a sharp downward tug. Peel back the husks and tie them with twine. Hang the ears in a dry, dark area for an additional 1 to 2 weeks. Excessive light during this drying period will fade the Corn’s vibrant colors.
If you have space to fill or a view to block in your garden but aren't ready to commit to a shrub, try one of these big, bodacious annuals! You'll be amazed at how big they'll grow from a few humble seeds in one season. Some of them have a wonderful fragrance or spectacular foliage, and many of them make wonderful additions to large-scale bouquets.
  • Ornamental Corn Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1”-1 1/2”
    Row Spacing:24”-30”
    Seed Spacing:3”-4”
    Days to Germination:4-14 days
    Germination Temperature:60°-80°F

    Zea mays. Direct-sow Corn when the soil is reliably warm, above 60°F, well after the last spring frost date. Prepare a well-draining area with rich soil in full sunlight. Amend the soil as necessary with organic fertilizer, compost and/or well-rotted manure. Corn is pollinated by the wind, so grow a minimum of 4 rows, even if they are short rows, to ensure good pollination. If the weather gets wet and cold, you might want to re-seed just to be safe since Corn has a long maturation cycle. After thinning to 10" to 12" between the plants, water regularly and mulch with hay or straw to deter weeds and retain ground moisture. Corn is particularly hungry for nitrogen: feed regularly as needed. Harvest after the husks have dried and the kernals are hardened by giving the ears a sharp downward tug. Peel back the husks and tie them with twine. Hang the ears in a dry, dark area for an additional 1 to 2 weeks. Excessive light during this drying period will fade the Corn’s vibrant colors.
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