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Corn Seeds - Dent - Montana Morado Maize

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90-110 Days to maturity. Zea mays ’Montana Morado Maize’. Montana Morado Maize Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-weather annual, hybrid, Dent Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Montana Morado Maize has narrow ears of 8 row striking purple nearly black kernels that make it a well-known high-intensity superfood. Developed in Montana by Dave Christensen over a period of 30 years. It was selected for its ability to grow in cool climates with short growing seasons, also prone to hot summers and drought conditions. About 90 seeds per oz.

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Growing Non-GMO Montana Morado Maize Corn Vegetable Seeds

While corn prefers to be directly sown, some have been able to grow it from a start. This variety does very well when planted around May 15th, regardless of the temperature. The plants and the seeds can handle mild frosts. Plant these in blocks of at least four shorter rows rather than one long row; this encourages proper pollination between the plants. Keep away from other corn plants to keep the kernels pure.

Keep the soil moist. Fertilize 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 bare ground to out-compete weeds and retain soil moisture.

Montana Morado Maize Corn in the Vegetable Garden

Montana Morado Maize Corn plants are just as ornamental as they are useful. The delicious kernels can be ground into flour 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.

Harvesting Montana Morado Maize Corn

Montana Morado Maize 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 Montana Morado Maize Corn Garden Seeds

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

This variety of corn was bred by an heirloom plant breeder named Dave Christensen, who created this variety specifically for the changing weather of Montana and similar regions. He is still growing it for seed in Montana today!

The Montana Morado Maize variety took almost 35 years to develop and is a relatively new seed on the market. It was created with natural, traditional breeding methods. No lab-induced pollination hybridization methods were used.

Remove the dried kernels from the cob and grind them up to use as masa. Make purple tortillas, tamales, and more! All of which will be packed with nutritional benefits.

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 via the wind. The closer the plants are together, the lower the likelihood of unpollinated and unusable cobs. Opt for squares of corn rather than single rows in your garden planning!

Tips From Our Gardeners

”A lot of hobby farmers and gardeners worry about having to hand pollinate corn; this is usually not necessary. While hand pollination does guarantee a full crop of cobs, if the plants are arranged in blocks, the wind should do all that for you!"

placeholder - Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Non-GMO Montana Morado Maize Corn Seeds Per Package:

30 g - Wholesale - Approximately 95 Seeds

4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 360 Seeds

1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,440 Seeds

5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 7,200 Seeds

25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 36,000 Seeds

Non-GMO Montana Morado Maize Corn seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $75.

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