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| Botanical Name |
Zea mays |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
100-110 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
We are truly honored to be able to offer this amazing and highly sought-after corn variety.
Glass Gem became famous in 2012, because of its diverse, gorgeous, translucent, jewel-colored ears. No two ears of corn are the same!
The kernels can be ground into cornmeal or popped.