Corn, Morado Montana Maize (Zea mays) - 25 Seeds
Grow a beautiful and versatile heirloom with our Morado Montana Maize seeds. This unique variety is prized for its stunning, deep purple kernels that are a feast for the eyes. But it's not just ornamental; this is a multi-purpose corn with a delicious, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor. It can be harvested young as a sweet corn, or allowed to mature and dry on the stalk to be ground into a nutritious and vibrant purple cornmeal, perfect for authentic tortillas and cornbread.
⭐ What you'll love
- Beautiful ears of corn with stunning, deep purple kernels.
- A versatile corn that can be eaten fresh or ground into a colorful flour.
- A rich, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor.
- A relatively short stalk, making it a great choice for home gardens.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Morado Montana Maize (Zea mays)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 5-6 feet
- Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
- USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds 9-12 inches apart.
- Pollination: For full ears, corn must be planted in a block of at least 4x4 rows, not in a single long row.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Harvest: Harvest when silks are brown and dry. Allow ears to dry completely on the stalks for grinding.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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