Corn 'Glass Gem' (Organic)
Zea Mays
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Grow your own rainbow with 'Glass Gem' corn—each cob sparkles with gem-like colours. Perfect for popping, decoration or flour. A stunning heirloom that turns every harvest into art.
This product cannot be shipped to: NT,WA
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Product information
A dazzling heirloom unlike any other, Glass Gem Corn produces jewel-like cobs that shimmer in every colour of the rainbow—purples, blues, pinks, oranges and golds. Each cob is a one-of-a-kind work of art, making it as beautiful as it is useful. Traditionally grown for popping or grinding into cornmeal, it also makes a stunning ornamental feature in the vegie patch. With tall, productive plants and a rich cultural history, this is the corn that stops visitors in their tracks.
Shipping information
Seed only orders:
$6.50
Seeds can be added to plant, hardware, book, bulb or tuber orders for no additional charge.
Quarantine surcharge:
$6.00 - covers additional cost of mandatory inspections for WA, NT and TAS orders only.
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Instock-items within 7-10 business days
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Product Information
A dazzling heirloom unlike any other, Glass Gem Corn produces jewel-like cobs that shimmer in every colour of the rainbow—purples, blues, pinks, oranges and golds. Each cob is a one-of-a-kind work of art, making it as beautiful as it is useful. Traditionally grown for popping or grinding into cornmeal, it also makes a stunning ornamental feature in the vegie patch. With tall, productive plants and a rich cultural history, this is the corn that stops visitors in their tracks.
How to grow
Glass Gem corn grows best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly into warm soil (above 20°C), spacing 20–30cm apart in blocks for good pollination. Water consistently, especially during flowering and cob formation. Harvest once husks dry and kernels harden. Allow cobs to dry further for popping or display.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
20cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Sep-Jan
Warm:
Aug-Feb
Hot:
Aug-Feb
Sub-tropical:
Aug-Feb
Tropical:
Jan-Dec
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Height:
1.7m
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