Indian Corn Rainbow Ornamental

Description

Zea mays var. Indurata, or Indian corn is also referred to as Flint corn. It is recognized by its various colored kernels, from red to white, and hardened outside shell.

• Mature: 80 – 100 days 
• Full sun 
• Sprouts: 5 – 10 days 
• Seed depth: ½” 
• Ideal Temperature: 
• Seed spacing: 10-12” 
• Row spacing: 30-42”
• Frost Hardy: No 

Growing Tips:

Corn should be planted in short row blocks because it is wind-pollinated. Planting in this manner can assure even the smaller gardens grow a successful crop of corn. The rows of pants should be spaced 12 to 24” apart, in a minimum of 4 fours.

Companion Plants:

• Beans
• Borage
• Cucumber
• Dill 
• Marigolds 
• Melons
• Nasturtiums 
• Tomatoes 
• Thyme 

Avoid Planting with Plant:

• Sweet corn
• Field corn 
• Cabbage family 
• Fennel
• Tomatoes 
• Brinjal