Heirloom / Open Pollinated
Non GMO Corn
and Popcorn

Before World War II, almost all field corn grown was heirloom / open pollinated, but by the end of the war hybrid corn had really taken over in the midwest. A few diehards did hang onto the old heirloom / open pollinated corn varieties. These were replanted every year and reselected for improved strains. Today we have about 12 to 15 fairly common varieties left and these are all fairly good since they have stood the test of time. A very interesting difference between Heirloom / Open Pollinated corn and hybrid corn is that when you grow any given hybrid corn in a given area for a number of years, maybe 6 or sometimes up to 10, it just sort of fizzles out. On the other hand, if you grow Heirloom / Open Pollinated corn and do your own seed selecting, it gets better.

Black Aztec Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Black Aztec (a.k.a. Black Mexican) (Zea mays) 70-90 days.       One of the few black corn varieties. Introduced in seed catalogs in 1864, Black Aztec Corn is great as sweet corn, but also makes delicious corn flour (makes a neat blueish-gray cornbread!). Stalks grow to 6', bearing 7-8" ears, that are white in the milk stage (sweet corn), and turn to a deep blue-black when dry. Very hardy, grows well in many conditions. Item No.   CnBA           Rare Seed - Limited Supply	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.75
Bloody Butcher Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Bloody Butcher Corn (Zea mays) 110-120 days.      A beautiful blood red and dark red mix. Bloody Butcher Corn is an old heirloom dent corn dating from the 1800s. Main uses are meal and flour, but also tastes good roasted, and can be eaten fresh when young. Makes lovely fall decoration. Plants grow 10-12' tall, bearing at least two 10-12" ears per stalk. Withstands heavy winds and drought well. Item No.   CnBB           Rare Seed - Limited Supply	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50 Sold Out for 2012!
Blue Hopi Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Blue Hopi (Zea mays) 75-110 days.       An heirloom flint corn traditionally used as a staple by the Hopi Indian Tribe in northern Arizona. Blue Hopi Corn grows on bushy stalks about 5' tall, with 7-10" ears, with kernels turning dark blue at maturity. Extremely popular for making specialty foods such as blue corn tortillas, chips and breads. Very decorative. Item No.   CnBlH           Rare Seed - Limited Supply	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Boone County White Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Boone County White (Zea mays) 110-120 days.       Boone County White Corn is one of the oldest of the heirloom white varieties, believed to have originated in Indiana and descended from 'White Mastadon', with its history dating back to at least the Civil War. Considered to be one of the finest of corn varieties specifically bred for roasting, it is known to be a favorite at festivals and fairs. 10-12' leafy stalks bear large 10-12" ears with 18-24 rows of pure white, delicious kernels. In its early use, it was grown extensively in the south for grinding and making corn bread, but is now often picked young for roasting. Also makes a good fodder crop. Item No.   CnBCW	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Broom Corn Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Broom Corn (Mixed Colors) (Sorghum bicolor) 100-110 days.       Not actually a true corn, rather it is an ornamental sorghum, very popular for decorations and crafts. Mixed Colors Broom Corn is a tall annual grass that looks like a corn plant, except that it makes fan-shaped seed heads instead of ears, appearing at the top of the plant in place of a tassel. The seeds are loved by birds, and are also edible and can be sprouted, cooked, popped, or ground into flour. Stalks grow 7-9' in height, with seed heads being 24-36" long. This Mixed Colors Broom Corn seed is, as the name implies, a mixture of many different broom corn varieties. The colors that predominate in this mix include gold, bronze, black, burgundy, red, white/cream, natural, and all shades of these colors. The broom heads can be harvested for brooms or ornamental uses anytime after the seed head develops. Harvesting and drying the seed heads at various stages of development, result in varied appearances in the color of seed. As the plant matures, the seed heads will deepen in color and the seeds will become heavier and shiny, when dried they make a beautiful and unique addition to flower arrangements. The stalks when dried make excellent brooms, tie a few together to make a strong and long lasting broom. Item No.   CnBrC	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Calico Non GMO Open Pollinated Popcorn	Calico Popcorn (Zea mays) 90-105 days.       A hard to find gourmet popcorn, midway between miniature popcorn and Indian corn in size. Calico Popcorn boasts 5-8" ears, full of color, with possible shades being yellow, brown, white, purple, red, blue, and calico. Used for popcorn or for decorations. Either way you use it, this is a very fun variety to grow. Item No.   CnCaP	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Carousel Non GMO Open Pollinated Mini Popcorn	Carousel (Mini Popcorn) (Zea mays) 104 -110 days.       A very ornamental miniature popcorn. Carousel Mini Popcorn plants grow up to 8' tall with 2-3 ears per stalk, 3-4" in length. Colors include red, blue, yellow, and white, making this variety great for fall decorating. When used as popcorn the tiny kernels pop up crisp and tender, with very little hull. Item No.   CnCar	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Country Gentleman Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Country Gentleman (a.k.a. Shoepeg Corn) (Zea mays) 83-100 days.       Introduced in 1890 by Frank C. Woodruff of S. D. Woodruff & Sons, from Orange, Connecticut and the following year by Peter Henderson & Co. of New York. Country Gentleman Sweet Corn is an old-fashioned "shoe peg" type corn, meaning the creamy white kernels are in an irregular pattern as opposed to rows. Stalks grow to 7-8' tall, producing up to 3 ears each. Ears grow to 8", with tender, sweet, and creamy kernels. Makes some of the best cream corn you'll ever taste, which freezes well, giving you a taste of delicious sweet corn from your garden even on the most bitter winter days! Good for canning and freezing whole as well. Master fishermen find it makes a superior corn bait. Has better resistance to corn smut than earlier, smaller varieties of sweet corn. Item No.   CnCoG	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Golden Bantam Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Golden Bantam (a.k.a. Golden Bantam 8 Row or Yellow Bantam) (Zea mays) 70-85 days.       Introduced to the corn market by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902. Prior to 1900 most people thought that yellow corn was fit only for animal feed. But shortly after the introduction of Golden Bantam Sweet Corn people in the U.S. began to actually favor yellow corn. Golden Bantam has been the family standard for sweet corn for generations now, and with good reason, with its fantastic sweet flavor that is great for fresh eating or freezing. Grows 5-6' tall and produces 5-7" ears, each filled with golden yellow kernels. Reliable, adaptable and very sweet for an open-pollinated heirloom corn. Item No.   CnGoB	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Golden Bantam Improved Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Golden Bantam Improved (a.k.a. Golden Bantam 12 Row) (Zea mays) 75-82 days.       This variety is an improved version of the old standard yellow sweet corn. Golden Bantam Improved Sweet Corn was selected for longer ears and improved tenderness. Although some like the smaller ears of the original Golden Bantam, others like larger ears. Instead of 8 rows, this variety has 10-14 rows on each ear. Excellent sweet flavor. An early main crop variety, a long time standard for home gardeners and market growers alike. Ideal for freezing and fresh eating. Item No.   CnGBI	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Henry Moore Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Henry Moore (Zea mays) 110 days.       Henry Moore Heirloom Open Pollinated Dent Corn has large flat kernels in 9 - 10" ears and the stalks are heavily leaved. Henry Moore Dent Corn is exceptionally high in protein and is used for feeding livestock. Item No.   CnHeM	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Hickory King White Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Hickory King White (Zea mays) 90 days.       A great variety for a number of uses. Hickory King is a dent corn used for roasting (when young), grits, corn-nuts, corn meal, and tortilla flour. Considered the best variety for hominy because the skin of the kernel is easily removed by soaking. The large flavorful kernels are the largest kernels of any variety of corn. Makes perfect trellises for beans, with it's very tall, sometimes 12' stalks. Ears grow to 7-8" with 10-12 rows of kernels. Does well in poor soil. Husks are tighter than most varieties and give excellent protection from beetles and earworm. Good disease tolerance. Item No.   CnHKW	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Indian Flint Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Indian Flint (Zea mays) 105-110 days.       A nice ornamental corn with large variegated ears, contrasting colors of red, blue, white, yellow, etc.. Ornamental Indian Flint Corn adds autumn color to centerpieces and arrangements. Use alone or with gourds, foliage or pumpkins. For ornamental corn leave on the stalk until kernels become hard. Item No.   CnInF	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Japanese Hulless Non GMO Open Pollinated White Popcorn	Japanese Hulless White Popcorn (a.k.a. Tom Thumb, White Rice, and Early White) (Zea mays) 85-105 days.       A very old variety of popcorn that has not lost it's popularity with home gardeners. Japanese Hulless White Popcorn is very prolific, producing 3-6 small 4" ears per stalk. Stalks are dwarf in habit, reaching only about 5' tall. Kernels are arranged irregularly on cob and are unusually tender, sweet, and pure white and nearly hulless when popped. Excellent white popping corn. Item No.   CnJWH	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Lady Finger Non GMO Open Pollinated Popcorn	Lady Finger (a.k.a. Lady Finger Rainbow) (Zea mays) 105 days.       Lady Finger Heirloom Open Pollinated Popcorn is an old heirloom that has become very popular and is in great demand among the Amish communities in Ohio and Indiana. Lady Finger has small yellow kernels that are very tender when popped. Short stocky plants yield 1 to 4 slender 6" to 7" ears of mostly yellow kernels with a sprinkling of red and purple. Item No.   CnLaF	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Oaxacan Green Dent Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Oaxacan Green Dent (Zea mays) 75-100 days.       Grown for centuries by the Zapotec Indians in Oaxaca, Mexico where it is usually used to make green flour tamales. Oaxacan Green Dent Corn is a lovely earthy green, with occasional blue or yellow kernels, on 6-10" long ears. Young ears, called 'elotes', are sold fresh-grilled in the marketplace in Mexico, eaten rubbed with lime-juice, chile powder, and salt. Other uses include ornamental decorations or delicious cornmeal. Drought resistant. Item No.   CnOxG	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.75
Ornamental Indian Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Ornamental Indian (Zea mays) 110 days.       A beautiful multi-colored heirloom corn featuring ears of many colors, from blue and red, to purple, white, yellow and many shades in between. Ornamental Indian Corn ears are often used for decoration, a basket of Indian corn makes an attractive gift, and is a good seller at craft shows. Excellent for home gardens and market growers. Along with the many colored kernels, some ears have purple husks, adding to their ornamental beauty. Item No.   CnOrI           Rare Seed - Limited Supply	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Pencil Cob Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Pencil Cob (Zea mays) 76 - 100 days.       Pencil Cob Heirloom Open Pollinated Corn is an old Shoepeg type dry corn with very deep kernels and almost no cob. Pencil Cob is very sweet at the milk stage and has sturdy 6 ft. tall plants. Item No.   CnPeC	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Reids Yellow Dent Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Reids Yellow Dent (Zea mays) 100 days.       Reids Yellow Dent Open Pollinated Corn is the most popular yellow variety of roasting ear grown in this country. Adapted to virtually every state, especially western, central, and southern. Reids yellow Dent kernels are deep yellow with a lighter cap but often there is a reddish tinge that appears. Ears are 9" to 10" long and corn stalks are heavy, tall, and leafy. Item No.   CnRYD	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Silver King Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Silver King (Zea mays) 100 - 110 days.       Silver King Heirloom Open Pollinated Corn has creamy white kernels on 8" to 9" ears. Best white dent corn for Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Iowa. Silver King was introduced in 1862 and makes a great roasting ear corn. Item No.   CnSiK	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Silvermine Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Silvermine (Zea mays) 97 - 110 days.       Silvermine Heirloom Open Pollinated Corn has extremely high yields of large heavy 11" to 12" roasting ears with creamy white kernels. Silvermine is resistant to worm damage, excellent for shipping, heavy dark green husks holds there color well, and does well in poor soil. Silvermine was introduced in 1890. Item No.   CnSiM	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
South American Non GMO Open Pollinated Yellow Popcorn	South American Yellow Popcorn (a.k.a. Dynamite) (Zea mays) 110 days.       Very high yields and great flavor make this hard to find variety the perfect choice for the popcorn lover. South American Yellow Popcorn produces 2 or 3 large 7-9" ears per 5' stalk, with 12-14 rows of large yellow kernels per ear. When popped they become mushroom shaped with a delicious buttery flavor. Item No.   CnSAY	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $1.99
Stowell's Evergreen Non GMO Open Pollinated Corn	Stowell's Evergreen (Zea mays) 80-100 days.       Developed by Nathan Stowell of New Jersey in 1848 as a cross between Menomony Soft Corn and Northern Sugar Corn. After 150 years, Stowell's Evergreen Corn, is still the leading white variety for home gardens and market growers. Produces 9" ears, on 8' tall stalks, with 16-20 rows of plump, sweet white kernels. Remains in the milk stage a long time, hence the name 'evergreen'. A very good keeper, in fact in old times people would pull up the whole plant once mature, hanging the plants upside-down in a cool pantry; the ears would last well into the winter, in a semi-fresh state. Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Item No.   CnStE	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Strawberry Non GMO Open Pollinated Popcorn	Strawberry Popcorn (Zea mays) 80-114 days.       A beautiful and unique variety used for gourmet popcorn as well as neat looking fall decorations. Kids love growing Strawberry Popcorn for its unique strawberry shape and color, and they love watching it pop, turning from ruby red to a delicious fluffy white snack! Plants grow to about 4', producing 2-4 ears each. Ears grow to 2-3" with irregularly spaced kernels. This variety is also used for edible sprouts, why not grow your own sprouting seeds this year. Sprouting them is easy, and you get an excellent corn flavor, with all the health benefits of home grown sprouts. Delicious and nutritious! Easy to grow, and because of the small size some even grow Strawberry Popcorn in tubs or containers. Item No.   CnStr	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.50
Truckers Favorite Non GMO Open Pollinated White Corn	Truckers Favorite White (Zea mays) 95-105 days.       A nice white dent corn variety, a favorite for roasting or frying. Trucker's Favorite White Corn produces 9" ears with 16-18 rows of tender, sweet, white corn, on stalks 6-7' tall. As with all field corn, it is best picked during the early milk stage for fresh eating. The dried kernels can be ground for flour or used as livestock feed. Makes great cornbread. Widely adapted, but particularly well suited for the Cotton Belt and the South. Heat tolerant and does well, even in adverse weather conditions. Resists corn earworms. Disease Resistant. High yields. Item No.   CnTFW	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25
Truckers Favorite Non GMO Open Pollinated Yellow Corn	Truckers Favorite Yellow (Zea mays) 70-105 days.       A very hardy variety of dent corn commonly used fresh for roasting, much hardier than any sweet corn, and can be planted weeks earlier. Trucker's Favorite Yellow Corn produces fine 8-10" ears with 14-18 rows of plump, tender, sweet corn on heavy stalks 8-8 1/2' tall. Preferred over the white for fresh eating. As with all field corn, it is best picked during the early milk stage for fresh eating. The dried kernels can be ground for flour or used as livestock feed. Widely adapted, but particularly well suited for the Cotton Belt and the South. Heat tolerant and does well, even in adverse weather conditions. Resists corn earworm's. Disease Resistant. High yields. Item No.   CnTFY	50 Non-Hybrid Corn Seeds per pack $2.25 3.5 oz Approx. 300 Seeds $5.99