Multicolored ears of orange, blue, yellow, maroon, black and white kernels. 7-8'H plants produce 8"L smooth ears. 10% purple husks. Primarily used as an ornamental, it can be used as roasting or frying ears when young, as polenta or hominy, and ground for flour and meal.
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
100 days
