{"product_id":"organic-corn-painted-mountain-1-2-lb-nbqh0z","title":"Organic Corn, Painted Mountain (1\/2 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn\u003c\/strong\u003e - Painted Mountain - \u003ci\u003eZea mays\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Corn is rich in protein and contains many minerals. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan class=\"hide-new-pp\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e70-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e4-12 Days\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e4'-6'\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e70-90 Days\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e Spacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e8\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/b\u003e810 Seeds\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535125061860,"sku":"SNV8043B","price":3.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-corn-painted-mountain-1-2-lb.jpg?v=1785398197","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-corn-painted-mountain-1-2-lb-nbqh0z","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}