Common Name: Corn Glass Gem, Rainbow Corn
Scientific Name: Zea mays
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Brightly coloured kennels that look like glass! Can be used as popcorn or ground into maize. Harvest only once the husks are completely dried.
Plant Height: 250 - 300cm
When: Spring + Early Summer.
Sowing Depth + Method: 2cm deep, sow direct or raise seedlings.
Do not allow to cross pollinate with other corn varieties.
Spacing: 15cm apart, rows 20cm apart - planting 4-6 rows is best, so they can easily pollinate each other.
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7-14 days @ 17 - 32 degrees.
Seed to Harvest: 120 days
Number of Seeds: 20
How to grow Glass Gem Rainbow Corn blog here.
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The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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