Sweet Farm Provisions Glass Gem Corn Seeds

It is both. While the kernels are visually striking and make excellent ornamental displays, they are also a functional flint corn that can be milled into cornmeal or dried for popping.

Each packet contains 10 seeds. Since corn is wind-pollinated, you will want to plant these in a block or grid pattern rather than a single row to ensure proper pollination and kernel development.

This variety is bred from ancestral Cherokee corn stock, meaning it is an open-pollinated plant that has been preserved over generations. You can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons, and they will grow true to type.

Corn requires a decent amount of space and full sun to thrive. Because you need a cluster of plants for successful pollination, a small backyard plot or a large raised bed is ideal, though it is generally not suitable for container gardening.

The rainbow coloration is genetic, not a result of soil additives or special fertilizers. Each cob will develop its own unique pattern of translucent, jewel-toned kernels as it matures.