Corn, Maize- Multicoloured Aztec

Description

Multicoloured Aztec maize is a striking and vibrant heirloom variety that offers an explosion of colors, featuring shades of red, purple, yellow, and white kernels. Rich in history and flavor, this versatile maize is perfect for adding visual interest to your garden and for culinary uses such as flour, tortillas, and fresh eating.

Features:

Colorful Kernels: A beautiful blend of vibrant colors, including red, purple, yellow, and white, making it a perfect ornamental plant as well as a tasty addition to your meals.

Rich, Nutty Flavor: Offers a slightly sweet, nutty taste, ideal for various culinary applications like grinding for flour, fresh eating, and even decorative uses.

Heirloom Variety: Native to ancient cultures, this open-pollinated corn has been passed down through generations, preserving the time-honored agricultural practices of the Aztecs.

High Yielding: Produces multiple ears per plant with full, tightly packed kernels, ensuring a generous harvest.

Versatile Use: Great for making cornmeal, tortillas, or enjoying fresh on the cob. Also ideal for decorating with its striking appearance when dried.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable (Maize)

Mature Size: Ears grow approximately 7-9 inches long with colorful, multi-toned kernels

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep in fertile, well-drained soil

Planting Season: Plant in late spring, after the last frost, when soil temperatures are around 60°F

Planting Spacing: Space seeds 12 inches apart with rows about 30 inches apart for good air circulation and healthy plant growth

Growing Time: Approximately 80-90 days from sowing to harvest

Harvest Time: Harvest when kernels are fully formed and the husks have dried, ideal for use fresh or dried for flour and decorative purposes.