Varieties

Miniature

• Carousel
• Little Jewels

Regular

• Fiesta
• Rainbow

Popcorn

• Strawberry Corn
• White Cloud

Hybrids are available, but most of the ornamental corn is open pollinated. Seed can be saved if it is not grown near sweet corn. Ornamental popcorn should be considered for miniature decorative ears and the dual purpose of popping.

Spacing and Seeding

Because of its hard seed coat, ornamental corn should be planted early to allow for full maturity on the stalks. Plant to 9 to 10” within rows and 30 to 36” between rows at 1 to 1-1/2” deep. Keep ornamental corn away from sweet corn or popcorn that pollinates at the same time as ornamental corn.

Lime and Fertilizer

See sweet corn lime and fertilizer recommendations.

Harvest

Harvest when the kernels are hard and bright and the husks are brown. Husk and hang to dry.