Japonica Striped Maize Corn

Zea mays | SKU: 0616A

Historic Variety


$2.76 to $26.00
  • Organic
  • Variegated leaves
  • Green, white, yellow, and pink stripes
  • Dark purple tassels and burgundy kernels
  • 85 days
  • ±3,100 seeds/lb

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Magnificent ornamental flint corn from Japan; known in the 1890s as Striped-Leafed Japanese Maize. Variegated leaves striped with green, white, yellow, and pink. Tassels are dark purple, kernels are burgundy. Beautiful when planted as a border. Color develops better when plants are widely spaced. Can be ground for corn meal. 85 days. ±3,100 seeds/lb.

Direct Seed: 4" Apart

Germination: 4-21 Days

Rows Apart: 36-48"

Light: Full Sun

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.