Zea mays (85 days) Open-pollinated. Short efficient 5' plants, long thin 6–7" cobs. Painted Mountain is the hardiest, fastest-maturing grain corn in the world. Dave Christensen has now spent over half a century developing it in the mountains of Montana from a diverse gene pool of about 80 strains of native corns. Contains vivid golds, oranges, reds and purples, about every shade of color known to corn. High in anthocyanins and has amazing 13% protein levels. Bred to withstand high winds, cold temperatures, intense heat and drought, and to survive global warming. Painted Mountain grows where no other corn can. Seed We Need™ Independent Breeder. ①
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Additional Information
Flint and Flour Corn
Average 100-160 seeds/oz. All open-pollinated. Days to maturity are for dry stage.
Corn
About 85–200 seeds/oz. Seeds per packet vary.
Open-pollinated selections average 100 seeds/oz
Normal sugary varieties 140 seeds/oz
SE cultivars with shrunken seeds 150-160 seeds/oz
Days to maturity are from emergence after direct sowing; for transplants, subtract 20 days.
Culture: Untreated sweet corn seed will not germinate in cold wet soil. Please be patient and wait till soil warms to at least 60° before sowing, or start seedlings indoors and transplant at 3–6" before taproots take off. Minimum soil temperature 55°, optimal temperature range 65–85°. Tender, will not survive frost. Heavy nitrogen requirements.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
This item is certified organic