Jung Seed Bloody Butcher Dent Corn
Best heirloom choice for autumn decor and traditional corn meal.
A striking heirloom dent variety prized for its deep red and black ornamental ears. Perfect for seasonal displays, this classic corn requires careful isolation from other varieties to maintain its unique color profile.
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Who it's for
- Home decorators seeking vibrant, natural elements for seasonal displays.
- Culinary enthusiasts interested in grinding their own heirloom grains.
- Gardeners wanting a dramatic, tall focal point in their landscape.
Who should skip it
- Short-season growers with limited time before the first autumn frost.
- Urban gardeners or those with small, exposed planting areas.
- Vegetable growers with limited space to isolate different corn varieties.
Performance breakdown
Maturity Speed
Long 110-day season requires a generous window of frost-free weather.
Visual Impact
Deep red kernels create a stunning, high-contrast aesthetic for autumn displays.
Yield Potential
Reliable multi-ear production per stalk maximizes your seasonal harvest volume.
Growth Difficulty
Requires careful isolation and timing to prevent cross-pollination with sweet corn.
Heirloom Authenticity
Open-pollinated genetics preserve the integrity of this mid-1800s classic variety.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range allows successful cultivation across most temperate growing zones.
Key Specs
Genus
Zea
Species
mays
Subspecies
Bloody Butcher
Plant Type
Corn
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
100-110 days
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
8 ft to 11.5 ft
Spacing
8 in to 12 in
Variety Type
Open Pollinated
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