Glass Gem Ornamental Corn Seed

Vibrant, Translucent Colors

Pkt of Approx. 50 Seeds for $6.99

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SKU: 70131

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Product Description

Colorful 4-8 in. ears
Often yields 2-3 ears per stalk
Can be popped or ground for cornmeal

Originally developed from one farmer's collection of heirloom native American seeds, Glass Gem is the most vibrant variety we've seen. An amazing array of translucent colors that resemble glass beads cover these beautiful 4-8 in. ears. Loved for their ornamental value, Glass Gem's kernels are also good as popped corn or ground for cornmeal. A yield of 2-3 ears per stalk is common. 110 DAYS.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
72 - 108
Spacing
10 inches between plants; 24 - 36 inches between rows.
Yield
2-3 ears per stalk is common.

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Zone
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Height
72 - 108
Spacing
10 inches between plants; 24 - 36 inches between rows.
Yield
2-3 ears per stalk is common.

Botanical NameZea mays 'Glass Gem'

FoliageTypical corn foliage.

FormVegetable

FruitStunning, translucent kernels in an endless array of colors on 4 - 8 inch ears.

Height72 - 108

PollinatorSelf pollinating. Keep separated by 300 ft or 2 weeks maturity time from other types of corn

Size50 Seed Pkt

Spread12 - 18 inches

Yield2-3 ears per stalk is common.

Hardiness Zone3-9
Days To Maturity110 Days

Depth2 inches deep

Germination7 - 10 Days

LightFull Sun

PruningIf suckers form at the base of the stalk, it is not necessary to remove them.

Soil RequirementsLoamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing10 inches between plants; 24 - 36 inches between rows.
Vegetable Direct Sow

Vegetable Direct Sow: Planting Delayed

Vegetable Direct Sow: Planting

Vegetable Direct Sow: Harvesting

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Seeds

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 10B	1/1/24 - 12/31/24	12/31/24

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

Shipping Schedule

Seeds

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 10B	1/1/24 - 12/31/24	12/31/24

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.