Overview

Discover the rich heritage of the Zapotec people with our premium Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds. This offering provides 100 high-quality, heirloom organic corn seeds, allowing you to grow this unique and vibrant variety right in your own garden. Known for its striking green kernels, this versatile corn is cherished for its dual purpose: it can be enjoyed as a sweet corn when young or allowed to mature and dried for grinding into a nutritious, flavorful flour. Originating from the Oaxaca region, this Zapotec corn variety is a testament to sustainable and traditional agricultural practices, making it a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and utility in their harvest. Each seed promises to bring a touch of ancient culture and robust flavor to your table.

Key Benefits

Growing Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds offers a multitude of advantages for both the home gardener and the culinary enthusiast. These seeds are celebrated for their adaptability and the exceptional quality of the corn they produce.

• Historical Significance: Cultivate a rare and culturally significant heirloom variety, preserving agricultural diversity and enjoying a connection to ancient Zapotec traditions.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Harvest young for delicious sweet corn, or let it mature to create vibrant green flour for tortillas, tamales, and other culinary delights.
• Organic & Heirloom Quality: Grow with confidence knowing these are heirloom organic corn seeds, free from genetic modification and chemical treatments, ensuring a pure and natural harvest.
• Open-Pollinating: These seeds are open-pollinating, meaning you can save seeds from your harvest year after year to ensure future crops and maintain the genetic purity of this unique strain.
• Drought and Cold Resistant: This robust variety exhibits natural resistance to both cold and drought conditions, making it a resilient choice for various climates and reducing the need for intensive care.
• Easy to Cultivate: Classified as easy to grow, these corn seeds are suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, providing a rewarding growing experience with minimal fuss.
• Beautiful Green Kernels: Enjoy the visual appeal of truly unique green kernels, adding an exotic touch to your garden and your dishes.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful cultivation of Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds begins with proper planting and attentive care. These heirloom organic corn seeds thrive outdoors and prefer specific conditions to reach their full potential. Plant your corn seeds after the last frost, ensuring the soil temperature is consistently above 60°F (15°C). Corn is a heavy feeder, so prepare your soil by enriching it with compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 30-36 inches apart. For optimal pollination, plant corn in blocks of at least four rows rather than single long rows.

This Zapotec corn variety requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate watering is crucial, especially during germination and the silking and tasseling stages. Aim for medium watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Good drainage is essential, so a soil type like loamy, sandy, or silty soil is ideal, although it can tolerate chalk, clay, peat, and saline soils. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks once the plants are established. Monitor for common corn pests and diseases, opting for organic pest control methods when necessary to maintain the organic integrity of your crop. With proper care, your green corn seeds will develop into robust plants yielding bountiful harvests.

Size & Details

Each packet contains 100 Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds, providing ample opportunity for a successful and generous harvest. This annual vegetable typically grows to an impressive height, forming clumping growth habits. The corn ears themselves are known for their distinctive green and yellow kernels. As an open-pollinating variety, these seeds ensure genetic purity and allow for seed saving. Expected planting period is after the last frost, with harvesting possible in late summer through fall, depending on whether you desire sweet corn or mature flour corn. The cultivating difficulty is rated as easy, making it accessible for most gardeners. These seeds are ideal for outdoor cultivation, thriving in climates ranging from arid to tropical wet and dry, showcasing their adaptability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds are included in a packet? A: Each packet contains 100 Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds, providing a generous quantity for planting a substantial crop in your garden.
• Q: Is this corn suitable for both eating fresh and making flour? A: Yes, this versatile Zapotec corn seeds variety can be enjoyed as sweet corn when young and tender, or allowed to mature and dry for grinding into a nutritious green flour.
• Q: What are the sunlight requirements for these heirloom organic corn seeds? A: These corn plants require full sun, meaning they need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to grow and produce well.
• Q: When is the best time to plant Oaxacan Green Dent Corn seeds? A: The ideal time to plant these seeds is after the last frost in your region, when soil temperatures have warmed up consistently. This ensures optimal germination and growth.
• Q: Is this variety considered easy to grow for beginners? A: Yes, this particular corn variety is known for its easy cultivating difficulty, making it an excellent choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.
• Q: What kind of soil does this green corn prefer? A: While adaptable, this corn thrives best in well-draining soils such as loam, sand, or silt. It can also tolerate chalk, clay, peat, and saline soils.
• Q: Can I save seeds from my harvest for next year? A: Absolutely! As an open-pollinating heirloom variety, you can confidently save seeds from your healthy corn plants to sow in subsequent growing seasons. This helps preserve the genetic line of these unique flour corn seeds.
• Q: What is the typical life cycle of this corn? A: This corn has an annual life cycle, meaning it completes its growth, produces seeds, and dies within a single growing season.
• Q: Is this corn cold resistant or drought resistant? A: Yes, this variety of corn features natural cold resistance and drought resistance, contributing to its hardiness and adaptability in various environmental conditions.
• Q: What colors are the kernels of Oaxacan Green Dent Corn? A: The kernels are primarily a beautiful green, often with some yellow variation, making for a visually striking harvest.