Ornamental & Dry Field Corn Comparison Chart

Ornamental & Dry Field Corn Comparison Chart
Type Variety Days to Maturity Ear Length Plant Height Avg. Seeds Per Pound Description
Ornamental Miniature Colored Popcorn 105 3–4" 6–7' 7,750 Small, multi-colored ears. Can also be popped. 2–3 ears/plant.
Ornamental Glass Gem 120 6–8" 10' 2,700 Translucent, rainbow-colored kernels.
Flour and Cornmeal Montana Morado Maize 85 8–10" 5–6’ 1,600 Purple, almost black kernels from an early, drought-resistant corn adapted to harsh northern climates.
Flour and Cornmeal Painted Mountain 85 6–7" 4' 1,600 Hardy, multicolor ears. Decorative or for flour.
Flour and Cornmeal Oaxacan Green 95 6–10" 7' 1,600 Emerald green kernels for cornmeal & decoration.
Flour and Cornmeal Nothstine Dent 100 7–8" 7' 1,600 Best flavor and color for cornmeal and flour.
Flour and Cornmeal Choices 105 8–9” 5–7’ 2,000 Exclusive! Heirloom eating quality meets professional performance.
Flour and Cornmeal Indian Art Red Fire 105 7–8” 5–7’ 1,700 Attractive dark red dry corn for milling or decor.
Flour and Cornmeal Jerry Petersen Blue 105 7–8” 7' 1,600 Blue corn for blue flour & ornamental displays.
Flour and Cornmeal Bloody Butcher 110 8–10" 11' 1,500 Medium-to-dark, blood red ears. Great for making red flour, cornmeal, and for roasting when fresh. Popular as a base for sour mash whiskey.
Popcorn Robust 997 112 7–8" 8–9' 3,600 High-yielding yellow popcorn.
Broom Corn Mixed Broom Corn 85–110 8–9' 20,000 Mix of red, gold, black & burgundy. Decorative. 10 stems/plant.
Broom Corn Red Broom Corn 85–110 8–9' 19,800 Red seed heads for fresh, dried & broom making. 5 stems/plant.