
Bloody Butcher Red Ornamental Corn
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Bloody Butcher Sweet Corn is an intense blood-red colored dent corn with darker burgundy kernels intermixed. Its intense corn flavor made this "Jimmy Red" corn a popular choice for moonshine and bourbon! This corn starts white then 15 days later the cobs are shot with splotches of reds and oranges, resembling a butcher's bloody apron! Eat this corn fresh in the milk stage or wait until the corn is fully dried and red. Grind for cornmeal or use for decorations for your home, barn, or business!
Corn is one of the plants grown in the traditional Native American vegetable technique called the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three Sisters are beans and squash, and each has its role in the companion planting tradition. Corn serves as a support for the vining beans. Squash served as a ground cover, preventing weeds from growing. Beans provided natural fertilizer for all.
Also Known As: Jimmy Red Corn, Bootleggers Moonshine Corn, Native American Corn, Flint Corn, Indian Corn, Pole Corn, Maize, Maise, Calico Corn, Popcorn, Ornamental Corn, Decorative Corn.
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Plant Name: |
Corn, Bloody Butcher |
Latin Name: |
Zea mays |
Days to Germinate: | 10-14 |
Days to Harvest: | 70 |
Germination Rate: | 95% |
Test Date: | 1/22 |
Growth Habit: | Upright |
USDA Zones: | 4-9 |
Lifespan: | Annual |
Country of Origin: | United States |
Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: | No |
Pollination: |
Hybrid |
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: | No |
Seeds Packed For**: | 2022 |
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation and Fertilizing:
Planting:
Corn is best planted after the soil warms and is free from all danger of frost. Plant 1-2 ounces of seed for every 100 feet of row. Corn grows best when planted in several short rows instead of one long row. This makes it easier for the plants to pollinate and fill cobs with kernels. Plant corn seeds 1 inch deep and 3-4 inches apart. Space rows 2 1/2 - 3 feet apart. After the plants are up, thin them to 1 foot apart. For a steady harvest, plant again after 2-3 weeks.Planting Depth: | 1 inch |
Within-Row Spacing: |
3-4 inch, thin to 1 foot |
Between-Row Spacing: |
2 1/2 - 3 feet |