{"product_id":"heirloom-organic-indian-corn-seeds-aka-glass-gem-corn","title":"Heirloom Organic Indian Corn Seeds (Aka Glass Gem Corn)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Organic Indian Corn Seeds 10 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazingly beautiful kernels, in a range of translucent, multi-colored shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZea mays. Gorgeous translucent, jewel-colored ears, each one unique. A stunning variety selected over many years by Carl Barnes, a part-Cherokee farmer and breeder from Oklahoma. Selected from crossing several traditional corn varieties and saving seed from the vivid, translucent kernels. Gifted to NS\/S by Bill McDorman who acquired the seed from Greg Schoen, one of Carl's students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kernels may be ground into cornmeal or popped.\u003cbr\u003e Size of ears range from 3-8 inches. \u003cbr\u003e Height of plants depend upon water, but can reach up to 9 feet, typically 6 feet. \u003cbr\u003e Glass Gem can be harvested approx. 110-120 days after planting when the husks are dry and brown for the most intense and translucent colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Glass Gem’ is a stunning variety selected by Oklahoma farmer Carl Barnes, who began growing heirloom native American corn as a way to a reconnect to his native American heritage. This vibrant ornamental corn was selected from crosses made from several Pawnee miniature corn varieties and a red Osage variety called ‘Greyhorse’. Kernels are amazingly beautiful, in a wide range of translucent, multi-colored shades. The ears and stalks are great for ornamental use; the kernels may be used to make popcorn or ground into cornmeal for tortillas.\u003cbr\u003e Ears are 8 to 10\" long with beautiful colors of white, orange, purple, blue, red, and gold kernels. Rainbow ornamental corn makes a great fall and Halloween decoration. Open Pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003cbr\u003e Ear Length: 8-10\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortcake Farms \"The Seed Vault\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41195636555950,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/7927\/7230\/products\/il_fullxfull.2420348478_rsvm_5a5e0a02-a3b2-40fe-8aab-77ebb92c0b5a.jpg?v=1631678218","url":"https:\/\/shortcakefarms.com\/en-ch\/products\/heirloom-organic-indian-corn-seeds-aka-glass-gem-corn","provider":"Shortcake Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}