Item Number: SNV8043
Painted Mountain Corn Seeds (Organic)
Painted Mountain Corn - Eat as Sweet Corn, Hominy, or Save for Flour
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Description
Description
Corn - Painted Mountain - Zea mays Tender Annual Painted Mountain's short, stout plants mature two weeks before other ornamental corn varieties. It is bred to be the hardiest in the world. It grows sleek 7" ears in a full range of vivid colors. Eat as sweet corn, hominy, or save for flour. The bright orange, gold, red, and purple colors make beautiful harvest decorations. Soil Temperature: 70-85°F Planting Depth: 1" Germination: 4-12 Days Height At Maturity: 4'-6' Days To Maturity: 70-90 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 8" Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds Browse more options in our Corn Seeds .
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Zea mays
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Upright
- Crop category: Corn
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1"
- Germination: 4-12 Days
- Height At Maturity: 4'-6'
- Days To Maturity: 70-90 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 8"
Direct sow Painted Mountain Corn after the soil has warmed, arranging plants in a block rather than one long row when space permits. Block planting places more plants near one another during wind pollination. Thin to the recorded spacing and check root-zone moisture as stalks develop. Harvest timing depends on the corn type: sweet corn is picked for fresh kernels, while flour, popcorn, and ornamental types remain longer to dry. Use the product’s maturity and harvest cues when evaluating ears.
Before sowing Painted Mountain Corn, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Seed Pack Shipping
Seed Pack Shipping
Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.03 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Open-Pollinated
- Useful for Ornamental
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Its weak and shallow root system likes loose soil with a high compost content.
Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 week after the last frost. You can start earlier by using black or green plastic mulches and floating row covers to obtain optimum conditions. Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure good germination. To prevent cross-pollination, plant different varieties at least 500'. Painted Mountain tolerates high winds, cold nights, and drought.
Harvesting & Storage: For sweet corn, harvest when part of the silk is brown. For dry corn, harvest when husks are completely dry. To finish the drying process, husk the ears and spread them in a dry, well-ventilated area. Store on the cob, or shuck and store kernels.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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