100-110 Days to maturity. Zea mays ’Miniature Multicolored’. Miniature Multicolored Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated, ornamental, annual, Pop Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Miniature Multicolored is an adorable 3-4 inch long, slender, corn cob that grows in many colors. Use them dried as decoration or harvest the hardened kernels for popcorn! This heirloom corn has been grown for centuries in North America. With 2-3 ears being produced per stalk, they really give you a good bang for your buck! About 580 seeds per oz.


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Growing Non-GMO Miniature Colored Corn Vegetable Seeds
Directly sow them into the garden bed or field once soil temperatures are at least 60°F. The optimal germination temperature is 86°F. Plant these in blocks of four or more shorter rows rather than one long row; this encourages proper pollination of the cobs.
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 Colored Corn in the Vegetable Garden
Miniature Colored 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 decoration. These tall plants work well in garden scenarios as backgrounds, climbing supports, or barriers for other plants.
Harvesting Miniature Multicolored Corn
Miniature Colored 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 easily break off the stalk.
About Miniature Multicolored Corn Garden Seeds
Native Americans would plant squash, beans, and corn together. This method utilizes 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 wreaths, ornaments, bird feeders, and crafts! Try pulling back the dried husks and tieing 3-5 cobs together for a charming fall-inspired wall-hanging.
The Miniature Multicolored 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 white. Expect a fairly low popping percentage (about 50%).
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 likelihood that there will be unpollinated and unusable corn cobs. Opt for blocks of corn rather than rows in your garden plan.
Tips From Our Gardeners
”Multicolored corn cobs are a great way to honor Native American heritage and feel connected to past generations."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Non-GMO Miniature Multicolored Corn Seeds Per Package:
30 g - Wholesale - Approximately 614 Seeds
4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,320 Seeds
1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 9,280 Seeds
5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 46,400 Seeds
25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 232,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Miniature Multicolored Corn seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on orders over $75.
Basic Info
Latin Name: | Zea mays |
Miniature Colored Corn Color: | Multicolored, Yellow, Red, Orange, Black, Brown |
Growing Info
Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
Days to Maturity: | 100-110 |
Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
Growth Habit: | Upright |
Soil Preference: | Loamy, rich soil with good drainage. |
Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
Direct Sow: | Yes |
Corn Type: | 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. |
Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 115 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
Pests and Diseases: | Miniature Multicolored corn plants are typically not targeted by infestations. However, keep a look out for corn earworms. They look like small caterpillars with stripes that tunnel into the husks and feed on the kernels. |
Special Use: | Ornamental - For sweet corn, this means a mix of white and yellow kernels. For other corns, it means the inclusion of other colors or ornamental characteristics like an appealing appearance on the plant or as a harvested decorative ear. |
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