Heirloom Flint & Dent “Corn Grex” - 1 Gallon
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Experience the ultimate garden surprise! These unique field corn plants come from a "grex"—a specialized, highly disease resistant and diverse blend of heritage flint and dent varieties allowed to cross-pollinate naturally. Because each plant holds its own genetic mix, your harvest will be an explosion of diverse autumn colors, textures, and ear shapes. Perfect for gardeners who love heirloom biodiversity, beautiful fall porch decorations, or milling their own custom, home-grown cornmeal and polenta. Yes – they are edible. Remember they are wind pollinated and do better in groups to produce ears. Planting Advice: Plant together in a dense grid or block (not a single line) to maximize wind cross-pollination! Note: This is a diverse field/grain corn mix, not uniform sweet garden corn. Best For: Vibrant autumn decorations, bird/livestock feed, and home milling. The "Grex" Advantage: Superior climate resilience and genetic adaptability compared to standard, single-variety crops. Sun & Space: Full sun; space plants about 12 inches apart in a tight grid block. Days to Harvest: Roughly 85–110 days for fully matured, dried ears. The Root Advantage: 1-gallon pots prevent the transplant shock that often stunts smaller corn seedlings. The "Block" Reminder: At 1.5 feet tall, they are growing fast. Plant them in a minimum 3x3 or 4x4 grid spaced 12 inches apart so they can wind-pollinate each other efficiently when they tassel. "Plant Now" Warning: Transplant them within 24–48 hours of purchase. If left in 1-gallon pots at this height for too long, they will become severely rootbound, stunt, and fail to produce ears. ⚠️ GROWER'S TIP: Corn is wind-pollinated! For full ears of corn, you must plant them in a block or grid (like a square), not a single long row. Plant them in the ground within 2 days of purchase! A Single plant 1 gallon $10 each (Great for someone just wanting a leafy ornamental accent pot). The "Starter Block" (4 Plants): $36 – 10% off (Perfect for a small garden bed; forms a 2x2 grid). Discount taken at register and not available online The "Ultimate Autumn Patch" (9 Plants): $76.50 - 15% off (The ideal 3x3 grid size for perfect wind pollination and a massive harvest). Discount taken at register and not available online
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10 August 2026, 10:14 UTC
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