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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - An early maturing, widely adapted sweet corn with good flavor and dependability. Stalks average 5 ft. with 1-2 ears (6-7 in. long) containing 12 rows of yellow kernels per ear. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 50 Seeds average Open-pollinated Instructions - Sweet corn seed requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well, otherwise seed may rot easily due to its high sugar content. Don’t rush your first planting; wait until after the first average frost-free date. An old saying is to plant corn when oak leaves are the size of squirrel ears. For good pollination and well-filled ears, plant in blocks at least 5 rows wide. After silk has dried and turned brown, puncture the skin of a kernel with your thumbnail. If a sweet, milky juice is released (milk stage) the corn is ready for harvest. Prepare corn for eating quickly after harvest. At room temperature, harvested ears lose 50% of their sugar in 24 hours. Sow seeds 1 in. deep Rows: 36 in. apart Thin: 6-12 in. apart within rows Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta charset="utf-8">An early maturing, widely adapted sweet corn with good flavor and dependability. Stalks average 5 ft. with 1-2 ears (6-7 in. long) containing 12 rows of yellow kernels per ear.   
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>50 Seeds average 
</li>
<li>Open-pollinated </li>
</ul>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sweet corn seed requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well, otherwise seed may rot easily due to its high sugar content. Don’t rush your first planting; wait until after the first average frost-free date. An old saying is to plant corn when oak leaves are the size of squirrel ears. <meta charset="utf-8">For good pollination and well-filled ears, plant in blocks at least 5 rows wide. <meta charset="utf-8">After silk has dried and turned brown, puncture the skin of a kernel with your thumbnail. If a sweet, milky juice is released (milk stage) the corn is ready for harvest. Prepare corn for eating quickly after harvest. At room temperature, harvested ears lose 50% of their sugar in 24 hours.
<ul>
<li>Sow seeds 1 in. deep  
</li>
<li>Rows: 36 in. apart </li>
<li>Thin: 6-12 in. apart within rows </li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Ashworth Sweet Corn, Organic

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Seed Exchange - Once promoted as “the best white sweet corn in the world,” this hardy mid-season variety bears one to two ears on stalks that reach 7-8"" long. Plants grow 6-8' tall and produce ears with large kernels that, when cooked, have a creamy consistency and range in sweetness by ear. Named for Mary Atkinson of London, Ohio, this variety is believed to have been stewarded by the Atkinson family since before 1850; it was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980s by W.W. Williams Organic & Open-Pollinated Plants grow 6 - 8 feet tall and bears ears reaching 7 - 8 inches long Ideal for freezing and fresh eating Sweet corn 70-85 days New for 2021 100 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before planting out Germination: 10-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - Once promoted as “the best white sweet corn in the world,” this hardy mid-season variety bears one to two ears on stalks that reach 7-8"" long. Plants grow 6-8' tall and produce ears with large kernels that, when cooked, have a creamy consistency and range in sweetness by ear. Named for Mary Atkinson of London, Ohio, this variety is believed to have been stewarded by the Atkinson family since before 1850; it was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980s by W.W. Williams 
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Plants grow 6 - 8 feet tall and bears ears reaching 7 - 8 inches long</li>
<li>Ideal for freezing and fresh eating</li>
<li>Sweet corn</li>
<li>70-85 days</li>
<li>New for 2021</li>
<li>100 Seeds per pack</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before planting out 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 10-15 Days 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart 
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Aunt Mary's Corn, 1800's Heirloom

Seedsavers Exchange 100 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds

It has been missed and is back for 2026! Great for kid gardens. Seed Savers Exchange - Developed by Glenn Thompson of Vermont, who grew and distributed this popcorn in New England from the 1930s until the mid-1960s. Served in movie theaters and featured at the World’s Fair. Plants 4-5' tall. Pearly off-white kernels. The 4-5" ears are often flattened and split at the silk end, giving them the appearance of a bear’s paw. 70-80 days. ±250 seeds/oz. Organic & Open-Pollinated Grows 4-5 feet tall Ears grow to 4-5 inches Ears have the appearance of a bear's paw Popcorn 70-80 days 75 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

It has been missed and is back for 2026!  Great for kid gardens.
Seed Savers Exchange  - Developed by Glenn Thompson of Vermont, who grew and distributed this popcorn in New England from the 1930s until the mid-1960s. Served in movie theaters and featured at the World’s Fair. Plants 4-5' tall. Pearly off-white kernels. The 4-5" ears are often flattened and split at the silk end, giving them the appearance of a bear’s paw. 70-80 days. ±250 seeds/oz.
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Grows 4-5 feet tall</li>
<li>Ears grow to 4-5 inches</li>
<li>Ears have the appearance of a bear's paw</li>
<li>Popcorn</li>
<li>70-80 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 4" Apart</li>
<li>Germination: 4-21 Days</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Bear Paw Corn, 1950 Heirloom, Organic Availble

Bear Paw Corn, 1950 Heirloom, Organic Available

Seedsavers Exchange 75 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm 75 Seeds

Not available for 2024 Seed Exchange - Vigorous 6' plants produce 8" ears. Kernels will turn jet black when mature. Makes an excellent blue cornmeal. 70-90 days. Open-Pollinated Plants grow to 6 feet White kernels turn to black when mature Ears grow to 8 inches Produces blue cornmeal 70-90 days 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Not available for 2024   
Seed Exchange - Vigorous 6' plants produce 8" ears. Kernels will turn jet black when mature. Makes an excellent blue cornmeal. 70-90 days.
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Plants grow to 6 feet</li>
<li>White kernels turn to black when mature</li>
<li>Ears grow to 8 inches</li>
<li>Produces blue cornmeal</li>
<li>70-90 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds</li>
 
Instructions -
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Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
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Direct Seed: 4" Apart
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Germination: 4-21 Days
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Rows Apart: 36-48"
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Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Black Aztec Corn

It's back for 2026! Order yours today. This is a corn that is a dwarf and is perfect for containers or areas of high wind. Seed Savers Exchange - One of the only sweet corns that can be grown in containers, the 3-foot-tall plants of this variety bear 3-6 ears. The peak time for eating is when kernels are just turning blue, but can be eaten when white or steel blue. This variety is from Dutch seedsman and Seed Savers Exchange member Kees Sahin. 70-80 days. ±185 seeds/oz Organic & Open Pollinated Sweet corn Plants grow up to 3 feet 3-6 ears per stalk White kernels mature to steel blue color Can be grown in containers 70-80 days 75 Seeds per packet Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

It's back for 2026! Order yours today. This is a corn that is a dwarf and is perfect for containers or areas of high wind. Seed Savers Exchange - One of the only sweet corns that can be grown in containers, the 3-foot-tall plants of this variety bear 3-6 ears. The peak time for eating is when kernels are just turning blue, but can be eaten when white or steel blue. This variety is from Dutch seedsman and Seed Savers Exchange member Kees Sahin. 70-80 days. ±185 seeds/oz
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open Pollinated</li>
<li>Sweet corn</li>
<li>Plants grow up to 3 feet</li>
<li>3-6 ears per stalk</li>
<li>White kernels mature to steel blue color</li>
<li>Can be grown in containers</li>
<li>70-80 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 4" Apart</li>
<li>Germination: 4-21 Days</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Blue Jade Corn, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Seedstock from Merlyn Niedens, combining several strains of long-ear Cherokee popcorn sent by Carl Barnes of Turpin, OK. Carl has helped save many of the Cherokee corn that came west over the Trail of Tears. Small kernelled variety makes surprisingly large pops, yielding for a low hull/ corn ratio. Great flavor. Highly ornamental, 5-7 in. ears have many shiny colors including red, blue, orange, white, and yellow. 6-8 ft. plants. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 120 seeds on average, 14g Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. Sow seed 1" in deep Rows: 36 in" apart Thin: 6-12 in. apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Seedstock from Merlyn Niedens, combining several strains of long-ear Cherokee popcorn sent by Carl Barnes of Turpin, OK. Carl has helped save many of the Cherokee corn that came west over the Trail of Tears. Small kernelled variety makes surprisingly large pops, yielding for a low hull/ corn ratio. Great flavor. Highly ornamental, 5-7 in. ears have many shiny colors including red, blue, orange, white, and yellow. 6-8 ft. plants.
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>120 seeds on average, 14g 
</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. <meta charset="utf-8">Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. 
<ul>
<li>Sow seed 1" in deep  
</li>
<li>Rows: 36 in" apart </li>
<li>Thin: 6-12 in. apart </li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Cherokee Long Ear Small Popcorn, Organic

Seed Exchange - A home garden variety grown for fresh eating or canning, this standard, late-season white corn has narrow “shoepeg” (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. This historic variety was introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons of Orange, Connecticut. 88-92 days. Organic Sweet corn Plants grow 7-8 feet tall 7-8 inch ears, often 2 per stalk "Shoe-peg" kernels (non-rowed) 88-92 days 75 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Plant 4" apart Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A home garden variety grown for fresh eating or canning, this standard, late-season white corn has narrow “shoepeg” (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. This historic variety was introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff &amp; Sons of Orange, Connecticut. 88-92 days.   
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Sweet corn</li>
<li>Plants grow 7-8 feet tall</li>
<li>7-8 inch ears, often 2 per stalk</li>
<li>"Shoe-peg" kernels (non-rowed)</li>
<li>88-92 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<ul>
<li>Plant 4" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/2" Deep</li>
<li>Plant Rows 36-48" apart </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Country Gentleman Corn, 1890 Heirloom, Organic Available

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Beautiful 4½ in. ears, great flavor. 15 rows per ear. 6 ft. stalks, 1 ear per stalk, above-average pest resistance. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East ~100 Seeds, 14 grams Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) Variety Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. Sow seed 1" in deep Rows: 36 in" apart Thin: 6-12 in. apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Beautiful 4½ in. ears, great flavor. 15 rows per ear. 6 ft. stalks, 1 ear per stalk, above-average pest resistance. 
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>~100 Seeds, 14 grams 
</li>
<li>Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) Variety </li>
</ul>
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<ul></ul>
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Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. <meta charset="utf-8">Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. 
<ul>
<li>Sow seed 1" in deep  
</li>
<li>Rows: 36 in" apart </li>
<li>Thin: 6-12 in. apart </li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Dakota Black Popcorn, Organic

eed Exchange - Lustrous kernels ranging from dark-red to deep-purple stand out on the plate and in the field. Sweet and flavorful, this variety is delicious eaten fresh from the cob but also works quite well dried and ground into cornmeal. Equally gorgeous dark-red stalks grow 5-7′ tall and produce 1-2 ears per stalk. This versatile variety was bred by Alan Kapuler, Ph.D., Seed Savers Exchange lifetime member and founder of Peace Seeds in Corvallis, Oregon. 85 days. Open-Pollinated Sweet Corn Dark-red to deep-purple 1-2 ears per stalk Plants 5-7' tall 85 days 75 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

eed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Lustrous kernels ranging from dark-red to deep-purple stand out on the plate and in the field. Sweet and flavorful, this variety is delicious eaten fresh from the cob but also works quite well dried and ground into cornmeal. Equally gorgeous dark-red stalks grow 5-7′ tall and produce 1-2 ears per stalk. This versatile variety was bred by Alan Kapuler, Ph.D., Seed Savers Exchange lifetime member and founder of Peace Seeds in Corvallis, Oregon. 85 days. 
<ul>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Sweet Corn</li>
<li>Dark-red to deep-purple</li>
<li>1-2 ears per stalk</li>
<li>Plants 5-7' tall</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds per pack</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water.
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 4" Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-21 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Rows Apart: 36-48"
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Double Red Corn (Conventional only for 2026)

Seedsavers Exchange 75 Seeds

We found this popular one again! It arrives in early January 2024! Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Family heirloom from the Valsugana valley of Italy near Trento, via William Rubel. Originally brought to Italy from America, it evolved over hundreds of years to become the staple polenta corn of the valley. Introduced by SESE and Fedco Seeds 2009. Beautiful medium- to deep-red kernels are slightly pointed. Cornmeal has a pink cast, and makes a polenta with a remarkably rich, complex flavor. Plants grow 7-10 ft. tall - slightly smaller and faster maturing than other varieties we offer. Some tendency to lodge. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 28g, ~100 seeds Instructions - Plant these grains (field) when the soil is at least 55 degrees, or when dogwood leaves are the size of squirrel’s ears. Flint corns tend to do well in wet and cold climates, they are especially common in the Northeast. They have pointed kernels in which the hard part of the kernel predominates, and they are especially good for cooking methods that involve boiling, such as polenta and johnnycakes. Harvest for roasting when ears have just reached full size, or for dry corn when husks have fully yellowed. Space plants at 12"-24" depending on variety height in 36" rows. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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We found this popular one again! It arrives in early January 2024! 
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -  Family heirloom from the Valsugana valley of Italy near Trento, via William Rubel. Originally brought to Italy from America, it evolved over hundreds of years to become the staple polenta corn of the valley. Introduced by SESE and Fedco Seeds 2009. Beautiful medium- to deep-red kernels are slightly pointed. Cornmeal has a pink cast, and makes a polenta with a remarkably rich, complex flavor. Plants grow 7-10 ft. tall - slightly smaller and faster maturing than other varieties we offer. Some tendency to lodge.
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>28g, ~100 seeds </li>
</ul>
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Instructions -
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Plant these grains (field) when the soil is at least 55 degrees, or when dogwood leaves are the size of squirrel’s ears. 
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Flint corns tend to do well in wet and cold climates, they are especially common in the Northeast. They have pointed kernels in which the hard part of the kernel predominates, and they are especially good for cooking methods that involve boiling, such as polenta and johnnycakes. 
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Harvest for roasting when ears have just reached full size, or for dry corn when husks have fully yellowed.
<ul>
<li>Space plants at 12"-24" depending on variety height in 36" rows. </li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Floriani Red Flint Corn, Organic

Latest Seedstock

2024 Seedstock

Carl Barnes, a Seedsavers Exchange member, worked to develop this strain of glass colored kernals. They are used in crafts, decor, cornmeal and popcorn. The work on improving the corn continues with Greg Schoen. 1-2 ears per stalk, ears are 6-8 long and plants grow to 8' tall. Late maturing 110 days. We source this from a variety of places depending on availability. Organic & Open Pollinated Flint/Popcorn 1-2 ears per stalk, each 6-8" long Plants 8-10' tall 110 days ~50 Seeds per pack Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Carl Barnes, a Seedsavers Exchange member, worked to develop this strain of glass colored kernals.  They are used in crafts, decor, cornmeal and popcorn.  The work on improving the corn continues with Greg Schoen.  1-2 ears per stalk, ears are 6-8 long and plants grow to 8' tall.  Late maturing 110 days. We source this from a variety of places depending on availability. 
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open Pollinated</li>
<li>Flint/Popcorn</li>
<li>1-2 ears per stalk, each 6-8" long</li>
<li>Plants 8-10' tall</li>
<li>110 days</li>
<li>~50 Seeds per pack</li>
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Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
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<li>Direct Seed: 4" Apart</li>
<li>Germination: 4-21 Days</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun</li>
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Glass Gem Corn, Organic

Seedsavers Exchange

High Mowing Organic

Seed Exchange - Producing an early crop for home gardeners and market growers, this historic variety has an excellent sweet flavor and is ideal for freezing and fresh eating. The original strain of Golden Bantam was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902, and this improved strain was selected for even longer ears and greater tenderness. 70-85 days. Organic Tender, sweet kernels Ideal for freezing and fresh eating Sweet corn 70-85 days 100 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. Plant 4" apart Plant 1" Deep Germinates in 4-21 days Plant Rows 36-48" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Seed Exchange - Producing an early crop for home gardeners and market growers, this historic variety has an excellent sweet flavor and is ideal for freezing and fresh eating. The original strain of Golden Bantam was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902, and this improved strain was selected for even longer ears and greater tenderness. 70-85 days. 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Tender, sweet kernels</li>
<li>Ideal for freezing and fresh eating</li>
<li>Sweet corn</li>
<li>70-85 days</li>
<li>100 Seeds </li>
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Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water.
Plant 4" apart
Plant 1" Deep
Germinates in 4-21 days
Plant Rows 36-48" apart 
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Golden Bantam Improved Corn, 1902 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This mid-season-maturing corn topped the list when Seed Savers Exchange staff ranked a dozen corn varieties for flavor in 2018! The ears of this white sweet corn turn a striking dark blue at maturity but are most flavorful (and have tender kernels) when just slightly blue in color. SSE received this variety from Marvin Gonitzke, who in turn received it from Eugene Hjerleid, a coworker at Johnson Printing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This corn was grown since at least the early 1940s in Blair, Wisconsin, by Eugene’s grandfather, Ludwig Hjerleid. 100 days. Characteristics: Organic Historic Variety Plants grow 4-6 feet tall and ears reaching 4-6 inches long Ideal for freezing and fresh eating Sweet corn 100 days New for 2023 From the collection Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after the danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Row Aparts: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">This mid-season-maturing corn topped the list when Seed Savers Exchange staff ranked a dozen corn varieties for flavor in 2018! The ears of this white sweet corn turn a striking dark blue at maturity but are most flavorful (and have tender kernels) when just slightly blue in color. SSE received this variety from Marvin Gonitzke, who in turn received it from Eugene Hjerleid, a coworker at Johnson Printing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This corn was grown since at least the early 1940s in Blair, Wisconsin, by Eugene’s grandfather, Ludwig Hjerleid. 100 days.  
Characteristics:  
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<li>Organic </li>
<li>Historic Variety </li>
<li>Plants grow 4-6 feet tall and ears reaching 4-6 inches long  
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<li>Ideal for freezing and fresh eating </li>
<li>Sweet corn </li>
<li>100 days </li>
<li>New for 2023 </li>
<li>From the collection </li>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after the danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. 
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<li>Direct Seed: 4" Apart </li>
<li>Germination: 4-21 Days </li>
<li>Row Aparts: 36-48" </li>
<li>Light: Full Sun </li>
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 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Hjerleid Blue Corn, Organic

Seed Exchange - Magnificent ornamental flint corn from Japan; known in the 1890s as Striped-Leafed Japanese Maize. Variegated leaves striped with green, white, yellow, and pink. Tassels are dark purple, kernels are burgundy. Beautiful when planted as a border. Color develops better when plants are widely spaced. Can be ground for cornmeal. 85 days. ±3,100 seeds/lb. Organic & Open-Pollinated Variegated leaves Green, white, yellow, and pink stripes Dark purple tassels and burgundy kernels 85 days 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

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Magnificent ornamental flint corn from Japan; known in the 1890s as Striped-Leafed Japanese Maize. Variegated leaves striped with green, white, yellow, and pink. Tassels are dark purple, kernels are burgundy. Beautiful when planted as a border. Color develops better when plants are widely spaced. Can be ground for cornmeal. 85 days. ±3,100 seeds/lb.
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Variegated leaves</li>
<li>Green, white, yellow, and pink stripes</li>
<li>Dark purple tassels and burgundy kernels</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per packet</li>
 
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Japonica Striped Maize Corn, 1890 Heirloom, Organic

Jimmy Red Corn – The Bootlegger's Heirloom Legend🌽 Resurrected from Prohibition's shadows, this blood-red flint corn from SC's Sea Islands delivers unmatched flavor for grits, cornbread, and craft whiskeys. Rare & Historic: Saved by moonshiner "Jimmy Red" ~1900; revived from 200 seeds in 2003. Epic Taste: Sweet, nutty kernels with ruby hue—perfect for artisan milling. Grow It: 100 days to 10-ft stalks; isolate for purity. Indeterminate, high yields (10-15 ears/plant). Story Sells: "From bootleg bourbon to your backyard—taste history!" "Jimmy Red is the holy grail of Southern heirlooms—sweet as candy corn, with a story sweeter still." – Glenn Roberts, Anson Mills. Growing Notes Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks. Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination. Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments. Jimmy Red corn is an heirloom variety with vibrant red kernels, ideal for decorative displays and whiskey production. It grows well in warm climates, reaching 8-10 feet tall, with a 90-100 day maturity period, perfect for southern gardens. Offer it as a unique, historically rich seed for customers interested in rare, heritage crops. Jimmy Red corn (Zea mays) is a rare, blood-red flint corn heirloom variety celebrated for its intense flavor, nutritional density, and cultural significance. Native to the South Carolina Lowcountry (Sea Islands region), it's prized for making superior grits, cornbread, and heirloom whiskeys due to its high sugar and oil content. Origins and Near-Extinction Discovery (Early 1900s): Named after "Jimmy Red," a local farmer/bootlegger who preserved it amid Prohibition-era demand. Its deep red kernels yielded high-proof moonshine, making it a bootlegger's secret. Prohibition Era (1920s-1930s): Thrived in SC coastal farms for illicit distillation—up to 10% higher alcohol conversion than modern hybrids. Decline (Mid-20th Century): Commercial hybrids displaced it post-WWII. By the 1990s, only ~200 seeds remained on a single farm. Revival and Modern Legacy 2000s Rescue: Rediscovered by seed saver Doug Berry on Wade's Island, SC. Shared with Glenn Rogers (Rogers Farms, Walhalla, SC), who multiplied it. Commercial Breakthrough (2010): Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills championed it for artisan grains, sourcing from Rogers. Now grown by select farms; used in high-end products like Hilton Head Distillery's Jimmy Red Bourbon. Seed Saving Networks: Preserved via Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), Native Seeds/SEARCH, and USDA GRIN. As of 2026, it's federally recognized as a crop at risk but stable through dedicated growers. Timeline Table Era Key Event Key Figure(s) ~1900 Variety stabilized in SC Sea Islands Jimmy Red (farmer) 1920s Peak for moonshine production Local bootleggers 1970s-90s Near extinction (1 farm left) N/A 2003 Seeds shared with Glenn Rogers Doug Berry 2010 Anson Mills revival; SSE listing Glenn Roberts 2020s Bourbon/grits boom; 100+ acres U.S. Rogers Farms, Anson Mills Growing Notes Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks. Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination. Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.

Jimmy Red Corn – The Bootlegger's Heirloom Legend 🌽 Resurrected from Prohibition's shadows, this blood-red flint corn from SC's Sea Islands delivers unmatched flavor for grits, cornbread, and craft whiskeys.
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Rare &amp; Historic: Saved by moonshiner "Jimmy Red" ~1900; revived from 200 seeds in 2003.</li>
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Epic Taste: Sweet, nutty kernels with ruby hue—perfect for artisan milling.</li>
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Grow It: 100 days to 10-ft stalks; isolate for purity. Indeterminate, high yields (10-15 ears/plant).</li>
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Story Sells: "From bootleg bourbon to your backyard—taste history!"</li>
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"Jimmy Red is the holy grail of Southern heirlooms—sweet as candy corn, with a story sweeter still." – Glenn Roberts, Anson Mills.
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Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks.</li>
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Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination.</li>
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Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.</li>
<li data-line="15">Jimmy Red corn is an heirloom variety with vibrant red kernels, ideal for decorative displays and whiskey production.</li>
<li data-line="16">It grows well in warm climates, reaching 8-10 feet tall, with a 90-100 day maturity period, perfect for southern gardens.</li>
<li data-line="17">Offer it as a unique, historically rich seed for customers interested in rare, heritage crops.</li>
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Jimmy Red corn (Zea mays) is a rare, blood-red flint corn heirloom variety celebrated for its intense flavor, nutritional density, and cultural significance. Native to the South Carolina Lowcountry (Sea Islands region), it's prized for making superior grits, cornbread, and heirloom whiskeys due to its high sugar and oil content.
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Discovery (Early 1900s): Named after "Jimmy Red," a local farmer/bootlegger who preserved it amid Prohibition-era demand. Its deep red kernels yielded high-proof moonshine, making it a bootlegger's secret.</li>
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Prohibition Era (1920s-1930s): Thrived in SC coastal farms for illicit distillation—up to 10% higher alcohol conversion than modern hybrids.</li>
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Decline (Mid-20th Century): Commercial hybrids displaced it post-WWII. By the 1990s, only ~200 seeds remained on a single farm.</li>
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2000s Rescue: Rediscovered by seed saver Doug Berry on Wade's Island, SC. Shared with Glenn Rogers (Rogers Farms, Walhalla, SC), who multiplied it.</li>
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Commercial Breakthrough (2010): Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills championed it for artisan grains, sourcing from Rogers. Now grown by select farms; used in high-end products like Hilton Head Distillery's Jimmy Red Bourbon.</li>
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Seed Saving Networks: Preserved via Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), Native Seeds/SEARCH, and USDA GRIN. As of 2026, it's federally recognized as a crop at risk but stable through dedicated growers.</li>
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<td>~1900</td>
<td>Variety stabilized in SC Sea Islands</td>
<td>Jimmy Red (farmer)</td>
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<td>1920s</td>
<td>Peak for moonshine production</td>
<td>Local bootleggers</td>
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<td>1970s-90s</td>
<td>Near extinction (1 farm left)</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>2003</td>
<td>Seeds shared with Glenn Rogers</td>
<td>Doug Berry</td>
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<td>2010</td>
<td>Anson Mills revival; SSE listing</td>
<td>Glenn Roberts</td>
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<td>2020s</td>
<td>Bourbon/grits boom; 100+ acres U.S.</td>
<td>Rogers Farms, Anson Mills</td>
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Maturity: 100-110 days; 8-10 ft stalks.</li>
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Habitat: Warm climates (USDA 7-11); needs isolation from other corn to prevent cross-pollination.</li>
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Uses: Grits, meal, roasting, distillation. High antioxidants from red pigments.</li>
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Jimmy Red Corn, 1900 Heirloom, Rare Find

Firefly Farm Naturally Grown 75 Seeds

Firefly Farm Naturally Grown 4oz, ~425 Seeds

Seed Exchange - Attributed to the Mandan tribe of North Dakota; this Native American flour corn was planted by Mandan women along with beans, sunflowers, and squash. This corn with its colorful autumnal kernels, some of which are striped, can be used in fall displays or ground into cornmeal. Plants will produce several 6-8” ears on 6’ plants. 85-90 days. Organic & Open-Pollinated 6-8 inch long ears Multicolor kernels Plants grow to 6 feet Flint corn 85-90 days 75 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Attributed to the Mandan tribe of North Dakota; this Native American flour corn was planted by Mandan women along with beans, sunflowers, and squash. This corn with its colorful autumnal kernels, some of which are striped, can be used in fall displays or ground into cornmeal. Plants will produce several 6-8” ears on 6’ plants. 85-90 days. 
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<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>6-8 inch long ears</li>
<li>Multicolor kernels</li>
<li>Plants grow to 6 feet</li>
<li>Flint corn</li>
<li>85-90 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds per pack 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 4" Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-21 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Rows Apart: 36-48"
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Mandan Bride Corn, Heirloom, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -102 days. Pre-1885 heirloom popcorn maintained by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Introduced 1988 by SESE. Flavor is superior to commercial popcorn. Produces white-kerneled ears, averaging 2 per 8 ft. stalk. 4-6 in. ears with 26-28 rows of kernels, 1½-1¾ in. at the butt, tapering to 1 in. at the tip. Small (14g) packet has about 125 seeds. Organic and Open-pollinated Heirloom 125 seeds on average, 14g Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. Sow seed 1" in deep Rows: 36 in" apart Thin: 6-12 in. apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange -102 days. Pre-1885 heirloom popcorn maintained by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Introduced 1988 by SESE. Flavor is superior to commercial popcorn. Produces white-kerneled ears, averaging 2 per 8 ft. stalk. 4-6 in. ears with 26-28 rows of kernels, 1½-1¾ in. at the butt, tapering to 1 in. at the tip. Small (14g) packet has about 125 seeds.
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<li>Organic  and Open-pollinated</li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>125 seeds on average, 14g 
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Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. <meta charset="utf-8">Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. 
<ul>
<li>Sow seed 1" in deep  
</li>
<li>Rows: 36 in" apart </li>
<li>Thin: 6-12 in. apart </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored Popcorn, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - We are excited about this one. It is always fun sourcing new corns to try. Corn gets a bad wrap for health but corns like this are filled with minerals and nutrients and part of a well rounded diet, heirloom corns deliver nutrition. Pungo Creek Butcher Corn - Eastern Shore heirloom from Bill Savage, grown for 165 years by Pungo Creek, VA farmers. Genetic analysis shows it to be descended from Bloody Butcher. A tall, hardy corn with sturdy stalks up to 11 ft. Ears are a mixed rainbow of red, brown, yellow, and sometimes purple. 9-12 in. ears in tightly wrapped husks. Rough milled this is a nutritious feed for your flock, or the corn can be ground into a meal with rich flavor and unusual color. Pretty enough to grow just for looks, this corn is delicious baked into muffins or cornbread. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East 100 seeds on average, 28g Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. Sow seed 1" in deep Rows: 36 in" apart Thin: 6-12 in. apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - We are excited about this one. It is always fun sourcing new corns to try.  Corn gets a bad wrap for health but corns like this are filled with minerals and nutrients and part of a well rounded diet, heirloom corns deliver nutrition. 
Pungo Creek Butcher Corn - Eastern Shore heirloom from Bill Savage, grown for 165 years by Pungo Creek, VA farmers. Genetic analysis shows it to be descended from Bloody Butcher. 
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<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
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<li>100 seeds on average, 28g</li>
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Instructions - Requires a soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well. Succession plantings can then be made 2-3 weeks apart. 
Harvest and dry popcorn down as you would grinding corn. Thorough drying is important in getting kernels that will pop. Popcorns are resistant to ear damage by birds. 
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<li>Sow seed 1" in deep </li>
<li>Rows: 36 in" apart </li>
<li>Thin: 6-12 in. apart </li>
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Pungo Creek Butcher Dent Corn, Organic, Heirloom pre-1870's origin Pungo Creek, VA

Pungo Creek Butcher Dent Corn, Organic, Heirloom pre-1870’s origin Pungo Creek, VA

Firefly Farm & Mercantile proudly offers Reid's Yellow Dent Corn seeds – a living piece of American agricultural history! Perfect for homesteaders, seed savers, and heritage gardeners seeking high-yield, versatile field corn. Overview 🌽Reid's Yellow Dent Corn (Zea mays indentata) is a legendary open-pollinated variety renowned for its golden-yellow kernels, exceptional yield, and adaptability. This tall, sturdy corn produces 10–12 inch ears with deep, dented kernels ideal for grinding into cornmeal, masa, or polenta; animal feed; or biofuel. Unlike modern hybrids, it's non-GMO and seed-savable – replant year after year! Trait Details Type Yellow dent (field corn) – not for fresh eating Maturity 110–120 days to dry grain Plant Height 8–12 ft stalks Ears 1–2 per plant; 10–12" long, 18–22 rows Kernels Golden yellow, starchy, high test weight (56–60 lb/bushel) Yield Very high; 150–200 bushels/acre potential Hardiness Zones 3–9; disease-resistant (rust, smut) "The backbone of the Corn Belt – Reid's Yellow traces through 80% of today's hybrids!" Origin and History Developed by Scottish immigrant James L. Reid on his farm near Springfield, Illinois: 1846: Reid crossed Northern white dent (Gordon Hopkins) with Southern yellow corn (likely from Kentucky). 1846–1866: 20 years of selective breeding for yield, uniformity, and yellow color. 1866: Commercial release – exploded in popularity, dominating Illinois fields by 1900.Reid never patented it, sharing freely to benefit farmers. Today, preserved by seed savers like Seed Savers Exchange. How to Plant Sow directly outdoors for best results – corn thrives on wind pollination! Timing: After last frost when soil reaches 60°F (mid-May in most zones). Soil Prep: Full sun, fertile loam (pH 6.0–6.8). Amend with compost/manure; 1 lb nitrogen/100 sq ft. Planting Method: In blocks (not single rows) for pollination: 4x4 minimum (25 plants). Space seeds 8–12 inches apart, rows 30–36 inches apart (1–2 oz/100 ft row). Depth: 1–2 inches; firm soil over seeds. Water/Fertilizer: Keep moist until sprouting (7–10 days). Side-dress with nitrogen at knee-high. Thin to strongest plants. Spacing Tip: Plant 500+ ft from other corn varieties to avoid cross-pollination. Expect tasseling in 50–60 days; silks follow. How to Harvest Harvest at full dent stage for maximum quality – dry weather preferred! Timing: 110–120 days post-planting, when husks dry/brown and kernels are hard/dented (milk line gone). Test by puncturing: no milky juice. Method: Pull ears downward with a snap, leaving husks on. Hang in a dry, airy spot (80–100°F) for 2–4 weeks until kernels <15% moisture (brittle shell). Shell by hand/rubbing or use a corn sheller. Yield: 8–10 ears per 10 ft row. Storage: In airtight bins; lasts 2+ years. For seed saving, select best 10–20 ears and isolate. Uses Post-Harvest: Grind for meal (nixtamalize for tortillas), feed livestock, or pop (select flatter kernels). Pro Tip: In humid areas, harvest early and finish drying indoors to prevent mold. Grow the legacy at Firefly Farm & Mercantile – order your Reid's Yellow Dent Corn seeds today and bring Corn Belt history to your patch! 🌽 Questions? Email fireflyfarm@shop.com. Limited stock – heirloom seeds sell fast!

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile proudly offers Reid's Yellow Dent Corn seeds – a living piece of American agricultural history! Perfect for homesteaders, seed savers, and heritage gardeners seeking high-yield, versatile field corn.
<h3 data-line="14" id="Overview">Overview</h3>
🌽Reid's Yellow Dent Corn (Zea mays indentata) is a legendary open-pollinated variety renowned for its golden-yellow kernels, exceptional yield, and adaptability. This tall, sturdy corn produces 10–12 inch ears with deep, dented kernels ideal for grinding into cornmeal, masa, or polenta; animal feed; or biofuel. Unlike modern hybrids, it's non-GMO and seed-savable – replant year after year!
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<td>Type</td>
<td>Yellow dent (field corn) – not for fresh eating</td>
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<td>Maturity</td>
<td>110–120 days to dry grain</td>
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<td>Plant Height</td>
<td>8–12 ft stalks</td>
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<td>Ears</td>
<td>1–2 per plant; 10–12" long, 18–22 rows</td>
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<td>Kernels</td>
<td>Golden yellow, starchy, high test weight (56–60 lb/bushel)</td>
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<td>Yield</td>
<td>Very high; 150–200 bushels/acre potential</td>
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<td>Hardiness</td>
<td>Zones 3–9; disease-resistant (rust, smut)</td>
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"The backbone of the Corn Belt – Reid's Yellow traces through 80% of today's hybrids!"
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<h3 data-line="29" id="Origin and History">Origin and History</h3>
Developed by Scottish immigrant James L. Reid on his farm near Springfield, Illinois:
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1846: Reid crossed Northern white dent (Gordon Hopkins) with Southern yellow corn (likely from Kentucky).</li>
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1846–1866: 20 years of selective breeding for yield, uniformity, and yellow color.</li>
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1866: Commercial release – exploded in popularity, dominating Illinois fields by 1900. Reid never patented it, sharing freely to benefit farmers. Today, preserved by seed savers like Seed Savers Exchange.</li>
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<h3 data-line="36" id="How to Plant">How to Plant</h3>
Sow directly outdoors for best results – corn thrives on wind pollination!
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Timing: After last frost when soil reaches 60°F (mid-May in most zones).</li>
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Soil Prep: Full sun, fertile loam (pH 6.0–6.8). Amend with compost/manure; 1 lb nitrogen/100 sq ft.</li>
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Planting Method:
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<li data-line="41">In blocks (not single rows) for pollination: 4x4 minimum (25 plants).</li>
<li data-line="42">Space seeds 8–12 inches apart, rows 30–36 inches apart (1–2 oz/100 ft row).</li>
<li data-line="43">Depth: 1–2 inches; firm soil over seeds.</li>
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Water/Fertilizer: Keep moist until sprouting (7–10 days). Side-dress with nitrogen at knee-high. Thin to strongest plants.</li>
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Spacing Tip: Plant 500+ ft from other corn varieties to avoid cross-pollination.</li>
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Expect tasseling in 50–60 days; silks follow.
<h3 data-line="49" id="How to Harvest">How to Harvest</h3>
Harvest at full dent stage for maximum quality – dry weather preferred!
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Timing: 110–120 days post-planting, when husks dry/brown and kernels are hard/dented (milk line gone). Test by puncturing: no milky juice.</li>
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Method:
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<li data-line="53">Pull ears downward with a snap, leaving husks on.</li>
<li data-line="54">Hang in a dry, airy spot (80–100°F) for 2–4 weeks until kernels &lt;15% moisture (brittle shell).</li>
<li data-line="55">Shell by hand/rubbing or use a corn sheller.</li>
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Yield: 8–10 ears per 10 ft row.</li>
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Storage: In airtight bins; lasts 2+ years. For seed saving, select best 10–20 ears and isolate.</li>
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Uses Post-Harvest: Grind for meal (nixtamalize for tortillas), feed livestock, or pop (select flatter kernels).</li>
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Pro Tip: In humid areas, harvest early and finish drying indoors to prevent mold.
Grow the legacy at Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile – order your Reid's Yellow Dent Corn seeds today and bring Corn Belt history to your patch! 🌽 Questions? Email <a href="mailto:fireflyfarm@shop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fireflyfarm@shop.com</a>. Limited stock – heirloom seeds sell fast!

Reid's Yellow Corn, 1866 Heirloom,

Seed Exchange - Plants grow 7' tall and bear 8-12" gold-yellow or maroon-red ears. Primarily used for cornmeal, posole, or hominy. A flint corn that probably hails from the western Abenaki (Sokoki) indigenous people of Vermont. Passed down to Roy and Ruth Fair of North Calais, Vermont, in the 1930s from Roy’s father, who received it from his own father. 90-95 days. Organic & Open-Pollinated Plants grow 7 feet tall 8-12 inch ears Flint corn 90-95 days 50 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before planting out Germination: 10-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Plants grow 7' tall and bear 8-12" gold-yellow or maroon-red ears. Primarily used for cornmeal, posole, or hominy. A flint corn that probably hails from the western Abenaki (Sokoki) indigenous people of Vermont. Passed down to Roy and Ruth Fair of North Calais, Vermont, in the 1930s from Roy’s father, who received it from his own father. 90-95 days. 
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Plants grow 7 feet tall</li>
<li>8-12 inch ears</li>
<li>Flint corn</li>
<li>90-95 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per pack</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Start Indoors: 8-10 weeks before planting out 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 10-15 Days 
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 12-24” Apart 
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Roy's Calais Corn, 1930's Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Flint corn with highly ornamental purple-red stalks and husks. This 1980s introduction is a selection out of the variety Seneca Indian promoted by Robson Seed Farms of Hall, New York. Plants grow 7' tall with large 8-9" ears of multicolor kernels. Can be ground for cornmeal. 100 days. ±2,300 seeds/lb. Organic Multicolor kernels Purple-red stalks and husks Flint corn 100 days 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Flint corn with highly ornamental purple-red stalks and husks. This 1980s introduction is a selection out of the variety Seneca Indian promoted by Robson Seed Farms of Hall, New York. Plants grow 7' tall with large 8-9" ears of multicolor kernels. Can be ground for cornmeal. 100 days. ±2,300 seeds/lb.
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Multicolor kernels</li>
<li>Purple-red stalks and husks</li>
<li>Flint corn</li>
<li>100 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per packet 
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Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 4" Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Germination: 4-21 Days
<meta charset="utf-8">Rows Apart: 36-48"
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
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Seneca Red Stalker, Organic

Seed Exchange - The leading white sweet corn for home and market gardeners, this drought-tolerant historic variety was introduced in the mid-1800s, after years of refining, by Nathaniel Newman Stowell. It earned great praise at the time from farmers, and the 1853 Pennsylvania Farm Journal’s comments were also consistently positive. From there, the variety commercialized quickly, and by 1858, it was being sold by James M. Thorburn & Company of New York. Ears grow beautifully to 8-9" long, 1-2 ears per stalk, and hold well. 80-100 days. ±2,300 seeds/lb. Open-Pollinated White kernels Ears grow to 8-9 inches Produces 1-2 ears per stalk Sweet corn 80-100 days 75 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">The leading white sweet corn for home and market gardeners, this drought-tolerant historic variety was introduced in the mid-1800s, after years of refining, by Nathaniel Newman Stowell. It earned great praise at the time from farmers, and the 1853 Pennsylvania Farm Journal’s comments were also consistently positive. From there, the variety commercialized quickly, and by 1858, it was being sold by James M. Thorburn &amp; Company of New York. Ears grow beautifully to 8-9" long, 1-2 ears per stalk, and hold well. 80-100 days. ±2,300 seeds/lb. 
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<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>White kernels</li>
<li>Ears grow to 8-9 inches</li>
<li>Produces 1-2 ears per stalk</li>
<li>Sweet corn</li>
<li>80-100 days</li>
<li>75 Seeds per pack 
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water.
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<meta charset="utf-8"> Direct Seed: 4" Apart
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<meta charset="utf-8"> Germination: 4-21 Days
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<meta charset="utf-8"> Rows Apart: 36-48"
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<li><meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun</li>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
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Stowell's Evergreen Corn, mid-1800's Heirloom, Organic Available

Seedsaver's Exchange 75 Organic Seeds

Sunshine Sweet Corm is an open-pollinated (OP) yellow sweet corn (Zea mays) variety, celebrated for its exceptional flavor, tenderness, and reliability in short-season climates. It's a favorite among organic gardeners and seed savers for producing hybrid-quality ears without F1 dependency. We have enjoyed this one before and it will be our first year trialing at Firefly Farm. In 2026, our growing garden will exhibit various corns and collards. Key Origins and Development Breeder: Primarily selected by John Navazio and the Organic Seed Alliance, building on open pollinated sweet corn genetics. Timeline: Developed in the late 1990s–early 2000s through mass selection from elite sugary enhanced (se) yellow lines. Stabilized for earliness and taste via multi-year trials in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest. Released commercially around 2005–2010 via Johnny's Selected Seeds and OP-focused catalogs. Location: Bred in diverse U.S. regions, with emphasis on cool, short summers (e.g., Montana, Maine). Characteristics Trait Details Type Sweet corn (se genotype: high sugar, slow conversion to starch) Maturity Very early (65–70 days to milk stage) Ears 6–7 inches long, 1.5 inches diameter; 12–14 rows of kernels Kernels Sunny golden-yellow, plump, super-sweet and creamy Plants 5–6 ft tall, compact; strong resistance to smut and some viruses Yield Excellent for OP; 1 ear per stalk, uniform Flavor Intensely sweet with old-fashioned corn taste—best fresh or roasted "Sunshine was crafted to shine in challenging climates, delivering sunshine-in-a-bite sweetness even in cool weather." Significance and Growing Tips Why It Excels: Fills the gap for early OP sweet corn; great parent for breeding. Outperforms many hybrids in flavor trials. Uses: Fresh eating, grilling, canning; small ears perfect for kids or baby corn. Growing Advice: Sow in blocks of 4x4+ plants (8–12" spacing) after soil warms to 60°F. Rich, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.0); fertilize with nitrogen; mulch for moisture. Isolate 250–500 ft from other corn to preserve purity. Harvest at silk-brown/milk stage; husks stay green for easy picking. Fun Facts Fun Fact: Named for its bright kernels and early harvest, like summer sunshine arriving ahead of schedule! 🌽☀️ 🌽 Questions? Email fireflyfarm@shop.com. Limited stock – heirloom seeds sell fast!

Sunshine Sweet Corm is an open-pollinated (OP) yellow sweet corn (Zea mays) variety, celebrated for its exceptional flavor, tenderness, and reliability in short-season climates. It's a favorite among organic gardeners and seed savers for producing hybrid-quality ears without F1 dependency.
We have enjoyed this one before and it will be our first year trialing at Firefly Farm. In 2026, our growing garden will exhibit various corns and collards. 
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Breeder: Primarily selected by John Navazio and the Organic Seed Alliance, building on open pollinated sweet corn genetics.</li>
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Timeline:
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<li data-line="7">Developed in the late 1990s–early 2000s through mass selection from elite sugary enhanced (se) yellow lines.</li>
<li data-line="8">Stabilized for earliness and taste via multi-year trials in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest.</li>
<li data-line="9">Released commercially around 2005–2010 via Johnny's Selected Seeds and OP-focused catalogs.</li>
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Location: Bred in diverse U.S. regions, with emphasis on cool, short summers (e.g., Montana, Maine).</li>
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<h3 data-line="12" id="Characteristics">Characteristics</h3>
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<td>Type</td>
<td>Sweet corn (se genotype: high sugar, slow conversion to starch)</td>
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<td>Maturity</td>
<td>Very early (65–70 days to milk stage)</td>
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<td>Ears</td>
<td>6–7 inches long, 1.5 inches diameter; 12–14 rows of kernels</td>
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<td>Kernels</td>
<td>Sunny golden-yellow, plump, super-sweet and creamy</td>
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<td>5–6 ft tall, compact; strong resistance to smut and some viruses</td>
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<td>Yield</td>
<td>Excellent for OP; 1 ear per stalk, uniform</td>
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<td>Flavor</td>
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Intensely sweet with old-fashioned corn taste—best fresh or roasted</td>
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"Sunshine was crafted to shine in challenging climates, delivering sunshine-in-a-bite sweetness even in cool weather."
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<h3 data-line="25" id="Significance and Growing Tips">Significance and Growing Tips</h3>
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Why It Excels: Fills the gap for early OP sweet corn; great parent for breeding. Outperforms many hybrids in flavor trials.</li>
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Uses: Fresh eating, grilling, canning; small ears perfect for kids or baby corn.</li>
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Growing Advice:
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<li data-line="29">Sow in blocks of 4x4+ plants (8–12" spacing) after soil warms to 60°F.</li>
<li data-line="30">Rich, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.0); fertilize with nitrogen; mulch for moisture.</li>
<li data-line="31">Isolate 250–500 ft from other corn to preserve purity.</li>
<li data-line="32">Harvest at silk-brown/milk stage; husks stay green for easy picking.</li>
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<h3 data-line="34" id="Availability and Fun Facts">Fun Facts</h3>
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<li data-line="36">Fun Fact: Named for its bright kernels and early harvest, like summer sunshine arriving ahead of schedule! 🌽☀️</li>
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🌽 Questions? Email <a href="mailto:fireflyfarm@shop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fireflyfarm@shop.com</a>. Limited stock – heirloom seeds sell fast!

Sunshine Sweet Corn, Open Pollinated Sweetness

The Seed Exchange - (aka Hulless, Dwarf Rice, Squirrel Tooth) The original Tom Thumb popcorn dates to circa the 1860s. This strain is the result of refinements made on the original by Professor Elwyn Meader of the University of New Hampshire. Dwarf 3½' plants produce 1-2 ears each that measure up to 4" long. Good for coastal and short-season areas. 85-90 days. ±280 seeds/oz. Organic Grows 3-4 feet tall 1-2 ears per stalk Good for coastal and short-season areas Popcorn 85-90 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Direct Seed: 4" Apart Germination: 4-21 Days Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(aka Hulless, Dwarf Rice, Squirrel Tooth) The original Tom Thumb popcorn dates to circa the 1860s. This strain is the result of refinements made on the original by Professor Elwyn Meader of the University of New Hampshire. Dwarf 3½' plants produce 1-2 ears each that measure up to 4" long. Good for coastal and short-season areas. 85-90 days. ±280 seeds/oz.
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<li>Organic Grows 3-4 feet tall</li>
<li>1-2 ears per stalk</li>
<li>Good for coastal and short-season areas</li>
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<li>85-90 days 
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. 
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<li>Direct Seed: 4" Apart 
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<meta charset="utf-8"> Germination: 4-21 Days
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<meta charset="utf-8"> Rows Apart: 36-48"
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<li><meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun</li>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
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Tom Thumb Corn, 1860 Heirloom, Organic

Firefly Farm 50 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Organic Seeds

Corn

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Seed Exchange - Small red strawberry-shaped ears are good for popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Plants are 5-6' tall with 2-4 ears per stalk. 100 days. Organic Plants grow to 5-6 feet Produces 2-4 ears per stalk Strawberry shaped ears Red kernels Popcorn 100 days 100 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water. Plant 4" apart Plant 1/2" Deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Two Inch Strawberry Corn, Organic

🌽 "Who Gets Kissed" Sweet Corn (Zea mays) The Organic Champion for Flavor and Resilience Experience a revolution in the corn patch with "Who Gets Kissed" Sweet Corn. This extraordinary bicolor variety is a rare find in the world of sweet corn: a high-performing, open-pollinated (OP) heirloom-style corn that rivals modern hybrids in sweetness and texture. Featuring ears packed with succulent yellow and white kernels, this corn was bred specifically for the challenges of organic gardening, offering a robust flavor that truly tastes like the "soul" of summer. 📜 Historical Heritage & Landmark Release "Who Gets Kissed" is more than just a vegetable; it is a milestone in modern agricultural history. While most sweet corn on the market today is a hybrid (F1) that cannot be saved for seed, this variety was created to give power back to the grower. Official Release: 2014The variety was officially released in 2014 after years of collaborative breeding between organic farmer Martin Diffley, Dr. Bill Tracy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. John Navazio of the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA). Historically, it was bred to solve a major problem for organic growers: most sweet corn requires warm soil and heavy chemicals to thrive. The breeders selected this variety specifically for cool-soil emergence (allowing for earlier planting) and natural resistance to common corn ailments. Its whimsical name is a nod to an old folk tradition at corn-shucking bees, where the person who found a "distinguished" ear (often a red one, though this is a bicolor) won the right to kiss whoever they chose. ✨ Product Highlights Open-Pollinated Freedom: Unlike hybrid corn, you can save the seeds from your "Who Gets Kissed" harvest to replant year after year. Superior Flavor: A "se" (sugar enhanced) type trait gives it a creamy, tender texture and a deep, old-fashioned sweetness. Cold Soil Tolerance: Engineered to sprout vigorously in the cool soils of early spring, making it a favorite for Northern gardeners. Naturally Hardy: Bred with high resistance to common rust and corn smut, thriving without the need for synthetic interventions. Striking Bicolor Appearance: Each 7-to-8-inch ear features a beautiful mosaic of yellow and white kernels. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Zea mays Release Year 2014 Type Open-Pollinated (Sugar Enhanced traits) Height 6 to 7 feet Days to Maturity 78–82 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Ear Length 7 to 8 inches 🌱 How to Grow "Who Gets Kissed" Sweet Corn 1. Sowing the Seeds:Corn is a heavy feeder and requires plenty of nitrogen and space. When: Direct sow outdoors when the soil temperature is at least 55–60°F. (While this variety is cold-tolerant, it still needs some warmth to thrive). Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. The "Block" Method: Never plant corn in one or two long rows. To ensure proper wind pollination, plant in blocks of at least 4 rows. 2. The Perfect Location:Choose a spot with Full Sun. Amend your soil heavily with compost or aged manure before planting. Corn requires consistent moisture, especially once the "tassels" appear and the ears begin to form. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: Thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart, with 30 inches between rows. Isolation: To maintain the sweet flavor and pure genetics, do not plant "Who Gets Kissed" within 25 feet of popcorn, ornamental corn, or field corn, as they will cross-pollinate and turn the sweet kernels starchy. Hilling: As the stalks grow, pull some soil up around the base (hilling) to provide extra stability against summer winds. 🥗 Culinary Inspiration This corn is best enjoyed within hours of harvest! Steam it for 5 minutes and serve with salted butter and a dash of smoked paprika. Because it is an "se" type, it stays tender and sweet for several days in the refrigerator, making it excellent for fresh corn salsas or freezing for winter chowders. Garden Tip: If you are a seed saver, "Who Gets Kissed" is the holy grail. By saving the seeds from your best ears, you are continuing a legacy of organic resilience that started with the 2014 release! 🌽👐❤️

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