Corn is one of the Mayan and Aztec's earliest and greatest achievements. It allowed several civilizations to flourish, and was spread throughout the world.
We have some very old examples, all with incredible stories.
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Corn, Beans and Squash are staples around which several civilizations have depended on for their existence. These three simple vegetables provided the basis of a nutritious diet that enabled the people to not only survive, but they thrived and spread their culture, spirituality and agriculture. Many traditions exist for the planting and growing of the Three Sisters, from the shared mounds to fields of corn and beans bordered by squash.
Much of the agricultural traditions depend on the soil and environmental conditions of the region where they were grown. Where water was abundant fields were planted, as opposed to the arid South West, where water was hand carried to each plant each day. There is no universal tradition of planting or cultivating these three incredibly important vegetables, but there are similarities and benefits that each variety provides to the others.
Corn provides shade for the squash and a trellis for pole beans.
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Chires Baby Corn is a creamy sweet miniature ears of corn which are entirely edible. The tiny cobs can be used whole in salads, cooked in stir fries, dried for popcorn or easily frozen! They're delightful touches in dried wreaths, too. Traditionally found in Chinese cuisine, this corn produces up to 20 ears on each multi-stalked plant. (Popcorn) Approx 125 seeds per packet.
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Black Aztec Corn is a sweet variety. Introduced to the seed trade in the 1860s, yet grown 2,000 years ago by the ancient Aztec. This truly revered and beautiful corn is drought-tolerant, delicious and well worth growing. The 7"-8" ears have a first-class, old-fashioned corn taste, fresh or roasted in the “white”/“milk” stage. The mature jet-black kernels are excellent for storing and grinding into cornmeal. Black Aztec is a link with the distant past. when it was the mainstay of a whole civilization.
70-100 days.
Approx 150 seeds per pack
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Country Gentleman Corn is a sweet corn variety. Introduced in 1890. Standard, late, shoe peg white corn. Sweet, tender, deep, narrow, non-rowing kernels on 7-8” ears. Dark green, 7-8’. Stalks produce heavy yields and are resistant to Stewarts wilt. Good for home garden and farmers markets. Introduced in 1890’s, but not available much any more.
83-100 Days. Approx 150 seeds per pack
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Golden Bantam Improved Corn is a sweet variety. Introduced in 1902, the standard of heirloom corn. Old time flavor hearty, rich yet not sugary sweet, 10-14 rows of even, golden yellow kernels on slender, 7" ears. Early ripening sweet table corn, main crop/ home garden variety, often two or more ears per stalk. From the 1906 Keith Seed Catalog "Is superior to all others in rich, sweet flavor, and is the best corn to grow for home use". Freezes well.
70-85 days.
Approx 150 seeds per pack
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Stowell’s Evergreen Corn is very sweet. Introduced in 1848, the leading white corn variety for home and market. Oldest named variety still available, it can be pulled up whole in the fall and stored upside down. Fresh corn can then be picked into February, giving the name 'evergreen'. 8-9 in. tapered ears, 14-20 rows of clear, white kernels of excellent quality. Holds well.
80-100 days
Approx 125 seeds per pack
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White Eagle Corn's young ears are a substantial, flavorful sweet roasting corn; mature they're a good blue flour, dent or field corn. Very large ears range from all blue to some with a majority of white kernels. This loved Cherokee corn was brought over the Trail of Tears and adapted well to the needs of America's early farmers. High ear placement eased handpicking and tall stalks provided good quantities of fodder for winter cattle feed.
115-120 DAYS.
Approx 125 seeds per pack
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Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn. Plants have 2 - 4 ears, at shoulder height or higher. Ears can be used decoratively and to make great popcorn. Seed has good vigor, plants have considerable tolerance to heat and drought. A blend of Cherokee popcorns brought over the Trail of Tears.
100-110 DAYS.
Approx 125 seeds per packet.
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Broom corn is a tall annual grass that looks like a corn plant but makes fan-shaped seed heads instead of ears. The seeds mature in the autumn in a multitude of colors, shades of red, black, amber and brown. The edible seeds can be sprouted, cooked, popped, or ground into flour. The straw can be made into brooms or tie untrimmed tassels into bundles to feed birds through winter. Ideal for kids, crafts and critters. Easy to grow in full sun.
Approx 100 seeds per pack
Annual 105 days
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