{"product_id":"corn-seeds-flint-japonica-striped-maize","title":"Corn Seeds - Flint - Japonica Striped Maize","description":"\u003cp\u003e75-85 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e. Japonica Striped Maize Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, Pop Corn. Japonica Striped Maize is a stunning Japanese heirloom ornamental corn that doubles as popcorn, making it one of the most versatile and eye-catching varieties in the garden. Stalks grow over 5 feet tall with dramatic variegated leaves striped in green, white, yellow, and pink, topped by dark purple tassels. The burgundy kernels are beautiful for fall displays and pop into a delicious snack. A must-grow for gardeners who want a living centerpiece and a harvest they can actually enjoy. ~170 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pop - Smaller kernels with shells that harden when dried. The interior moisture content turns to steam, and they puff or pop when heated. Not for eating like regular sweet corn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 inches, thin to 10-15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early - Ready for harvest around 70 to 80 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Corn is a heavy feeder and benefits from nitrogen-rich amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for corn earworm, European corn borer, and aphids. Practice crop rotation and remove debris after harvest to reduce pest pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaponica Striped Maize Corn Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental - This variety features dramatically variegated foliage in green, white, yellow, and pink with dark purple tassels and burgundy kernels. Also produces poppable kernels for snacking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Harvest Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Japonica Striped Maize Corn in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Japonica Striped Maize corn seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 60 F. Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep, spacing them 3 to 4 inches apart, and thin seedlings to 10 to 15 inches apart once they are a few inches tall. Space rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Like all corn, Japonica Striped Maize relies on wind for pollination, so plant in blocks of at least three to four short rows rather than a single long row for the best kernel development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorn is a heavy feeder, so work compost or a balanced fertilizer into the soil before planting and side-dress with a nitrogen-rich amendment when stalks reach about knee height. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear formation. Japonica Striped Maize pairs well with beans and squash in a traditional Three Sisters planting, where beans fix nitrogen for the corn and squash shades the soil to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Japonica Striped Maize Corn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor ornamental use, allow the ears to dry fully on the stalk until the husks are papery and the kernels are hard. Harvest by snapping or cutting the ears from the stalk and peeling back the husks to display the deep burgundy kernels. For popcorn, leave the ears on the stalk as long as possible, then bring them indoors to finish curing in a warm, dry area for several weeks. Once fully dried, twist the kernels off the cob and store them in an airtight container. Test a small batch to make sure they pop well before storing the full harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Japonica Striped Maize Corn Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJaponica Striped Maize is a Japanese heirloom variety prized for its remarkable variegated foliage. The leaves display bold stripes of green, white, yellow, and pink that intensify as the plant matures, making each stalk a living work of art in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most ornamental corns that are grown strictly for decoration, Japonica Striped Maize pulls double duty. The small, hard burgundy kernels dry down beautifully for fall arrangements and also pop into a light, crunchy snack with a slightly nutty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has been grown in Japanese gardens for generations and is sometimes listed as Japonica Striped Leaf corn. It remains a favorite among heirloom seed collectors and gardeners looking for something beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Japonica Striped Maize is one of those rare varieties that earns its spot in the garden on looks alone, but then surprises you at the end of the season with popcorn. Plant it where you can admire the striped leaves up close, and isolate it from other corn varieties if you want to save seed and keep those gorgeous traits true.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/joscelyn-jay-wagner-2022-scholarship-winner-the-diversity-of-corn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Wagner - 2022 Scholarship Winner - The Diversity Of Corn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eJaponica Striped Maize Corn Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e10 g Packet - Approximately 60 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 170 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 680 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 2,720 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 13,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Japonica Striped Maize Corn seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"10g Packet","offer_id":45174995583091,"sku":"83834","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45174995615859,"sku":"64310","price":6.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45174995648627,"sku":"83835","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45174995681395,"sku":"83836","price":31.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45174995714163,"sku":"83837","price":113.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782844377_corn_ornamental_japonica_striped_maize_comp_c044b127-6083-4f74-a8bd-076e893b8f0e.jpg?v=1783365084","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/corn-seeds-flint-japonica-striped-maize","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}