{"product_id":"glass-gem-corn-seeds-organic","title":"Glass Gem Corn Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlass gem corn is a stunning heirloom variety celebrated for its rainbow-colored corn kernels that shimmer like gemstones. This unique decorative corn, with vibrant and translucent hues ranging from deep blues to pale pinks, is as beautiful as it is versatile. While primarily grown for ornamental purposes, it can also be used for making popcorn or ground into cornmeal, offering a touch of practicality to its dazzling beauty. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this heirloom corn variety is relatively easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e While primarily grown for its visual appeal, Glass Gem Corn can be ground into cornmeal for culinary use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-12 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110-120 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Glass Gem Corn after the soil has warmed, arranging plants in a block rather than one long row when space permits. Block planting places more plants near one another during wind pollination. Thin to the recorded spacing and check root-zone moisture as stalks develop. Harvest timing depends on the corn type: sweet corn is picked for fresh kernels, while flour, popcorn, and ornamental types remain longer to dry. Use the product’s maturity and harvest cues when evaluating ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in rows with adequate spacing for optimal growth, and enjoy watching the colorful ears develop over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips for planting ornamental corn include ensuring consistent watering and applying organic mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Glass Gem Corn, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-corn-a-growing-guide\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":49342223352116,"sku":"SNV8532","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":49342223384884,"sku":"SNV8532B","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/8123\/1924\/files\/organic-corn-glass-gem.jpg?v=1792610810","url":"https:\/\/wellnesswarriorcollective.com\/products\/glass-gem-corn-seeds-organic","provider":"Wellness Warrior Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}