Green Oaxacan Corn
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking unique culinary and decorative harvests.
Explore the unique Green Oaxacan Corn, an heirloom variety with a rich history originating in Mexico and cultivated for centuries. This distinctive corn features forest green kernels and grows up to 7 feet tall. It's a versatile choice, perfect for crafting traditional tortillas or creating eye-catching autumn decorations. Each packet contains 100 seeds, providing ample planting potential for your garden. This variety thrives in full sun, requires consistent watering, and benefits from nitrogen-rich soil.
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Botanical Name
Zea mays
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Who it's for
- Home cooks crafting authentic Mexican cuisine and masa
- Gardeners seeking resilient crops for diverse climates
- Sustainable growers interested in long-term seed saving
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with short growing seasons
- Small-space growers needing high-yield commercial varieties
- Urban gardeners with limited space for isolation distances
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Forest green kernels provide a striking aesthetic for autumn displays.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent for traditional tortillas while doubling as seasonal home decor.
Growth Potential
Reaches an impressive seven feet, demanding significant vertical garden space.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires specific block planting techniques to ensure successful kernel pollination.
Germination Reliability
Standard heirloom performance with predictable two-week sprouting windows.
Soil Requirements
Demands nitrogen-rich soil to support its vigorous, tall growth habit.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Zea mays
Days to Maturity
95 Days
Seed Count
100 seeds
Planting Depth
1” deep
Planting Spacing
4-6” apart, thin to 10-12” apart
Row Spacing
24-36” apart
Germination Time
7-14 days
Optimal Soil Temperature for Germination
60-85ºF
Features
- Unique forest green kernels
- Heirloom variety with centuries of history
- Grows up to 7 feet tall
- Ideal for tortillas and fall decor
- Suitable for zones 3-4
- Requires block planting for pollination
- Benefits from nitrogen-rich soil
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and reliability of the Green Oaxacan Corn seeds. Reviewers frequently report near perfect germination rates, making the planting process remarkably easy and dependable. The resulting corn is celebrated for its deep, rich flavor and tender texture, often described as a superior culinary experience. Gardeners appreciate the consistent yield and robust growth, confirming this variety offers excellent performance and true heirloom value.
Know before you buy
Corn is wind-pollinated, meaning pollen must travel from the tassels at the top of the plant to the silks on the ears. Planting in blocks rather than a single long row ensures better pollination, resulting in fuller, well-developed ears of corn.
Because this variety reaches heights of up to 7 feet and requires block planting for successful pollination, it is not well-suited for container gardening. It performs best when planted directly in the ground where it has enough space to establish a strong root system.
This corn is a heavy feeder that thrives in nitrogen-rich soil. Before planting, amend your garden bed with high-quality compost or a balanced organic fertilizer to ensure the plants have the nutrients required to reach their full height and produce healthy ears.
The kernels are versatile and can be ground into flour for traditional tortillas, which will have a unique color and flavor profile. Alternatively, the striking green ears make excellent additions to autumn harvest displays and seasonal decorations.
Under optimal soil temperatures between 60-85ºF, you can expect germination to occur within 7 to 14 days. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist during this period to support the initial growth phase.
With a maturity time of 95 days, this variety is suitable for zones 3 and 4, provided it is planted after the danger of frost has passed. Be sure to check your local first-frost date to ensure the corn has enough time to reach maturity before the weather turns cold.
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