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Growing Non-GMO Miniature Blue Corn Vegetable Seeds

While corn prefers to be directly sown, some have been able to grow it from a start that began inside. If you dare, begin the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant them outdoors. We recommend directly sowing them into the garden bed or field after the last frost. We also recommend planting in stages to result in a staggered, prolonged harvest. Plant these in blocks of four or more shorter rows rather than one long row; this encourages proper pollination between the plants.

Keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced feed if the plants look pale or have pale veins. For a continuous harvest, plant a new batch of seeds when the first planting peaks through the soil. Maintain a weed-free area around the plants to avoid competition. Optionally, seed a ground cover over the exposed soil to decrease weeds and retain soil moisture. A great way to increase pest resistance is to plant many varieties of plants together. If you want to collect pure seed, don’t plant multiple varieties of the same species in the same location.

Miniature Blue Corn in the Vegetable Garden

Miniature Blue Corn plants are just as ornamental as they are useful. The delicious kernels can be popped for consumption, or the cobs can be enjoyed as a delightful spectacle. These tall plants work well in garden scenarios as backdrops, supports, or barriers for other plants.

Harvesting Miniature Blue Corn

Miniature Blue Corn cobs can be harvested once the husks have dried and turned brown. Grasp the cob in one hand and the stalk in the other, and then firmly twist the cob off the plant. It should break off the stalk easily.

About Miniature Blue Corn Garden Seeds

Native Americans would efficiently plant squash, beans, and corn to utilize the height of the corn, the climbing power of the beans, and the sprawling habit of the squash, all in the same square footage.

Use these cute cobs in weathers, ornaments, bird feeders, and numerous crafts! Try pulling back the dried husks and tying 3-5 cobs together for a charming fall-inspired wall-hanging.

The Miniature Blue variety is an heirloom Native American-used corn variety. Not only is it ornamental, but edible! The kernels can be removed from the cob and popped with salt and oil or butter into a delightful snack. The popped kernels are no longer blue.

As indicated in the growing instructions above, corn plants must be planted in blocks, not one or two long rows; this is because they pollinate each other through the wind. The closer the plants are together, the lower the likelihood of unpollinated and unusable corn cobs. Opt for squares of corn rather than rows in your garden plan.

Tips From Our Gardeners

“Blue and mixed corns are a great way to honor Native American heritage and feel connected to past generations. The heirloom seed will not disappoint! It is useful and beautiful!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Non-GMO Miniature Blue Corn Seeds Per Package:

30 g - Wholesale - Approximately 370 Seeds

4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,400 Seeds

1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 5,600 Seeds

5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 28,000 Seeds

25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 140,000 Seeds

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