{"title":"Grains","description":"Celebrate the rich tapestry of agricultural heritage with our selection of heirloom grains.  These seeds offer a journey through time, featuring varieties passed down for generations, carefully preserved for their unique flavors, textures, and adaptability. Sow the seeds of tradition and diversity in your garden, and taste the history and the future of sustainable, homegrown grains. Embrace the past and nourish the future with our heirloom grains.","products":[{"product_id":"gehu","title":"Gehu Early Yellow Flint Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as North Dakota Early Yellow Flint, Gehu was first introduced in 1889 by famous seedsman Oscar H. Will. In his catalog, Will described Gehu as a \"flint corn of beautiful, bright, glossy yellow color.\" He went on, \"I claim it to be the earliest valuable field corn in the world, superior to all other varieties of flint corn for cultivation in the Northwest.\" It was awarded first prize at the North Dakota State Fair in 1894. It is indeed the earliest variety of corn we've grown, usually pollinating around the 4th of July when other varieties are typically \"knee-high\", or so the saying goes. Compared to modern commercial hybrids, the yield would by no means be described as \"superior to all others,\" but it is respectable, considering the variety's early maturity. Ears are typically 8 to 10 inches long with 10 to 12 rows of kernels. 100 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gehu","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071556448505,"sku":"CO-FI-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/gehu-early-yellow-flint-corn-seeds-39821258260729.jpg?v=1700362322"},{"product_id":"rhode-island-white-cap-flint-corn","title":"Rhode Island White Cap Flint Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eBred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years.  Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup.  Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant.  However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the variety and sought to preserve it for future generations.  Seed has high oil content, compared to modern dent varieties, and also stores well.  110 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ecall\u003c\/a\u003e to inquire about larger quantities of this variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/products\/purple-succotash-bean?variant=44605949575417\"\u003eSuccotash Bean\u003c\/a\u003e to see yet another important historical variety developed by the Narragansett tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhode Island White Cap Flint","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071982727417,"sku":"CO-FI-005","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~300 Seeds)","offer_id":46315596808441,"sku":"CO-FI-005-4OUNCE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1lb Bulk (~1200 Seeds)","offer_id":46993914560761,"sku":"CO-FI-005-1POUND","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/rhode-island-white-cap-flint-corn-seeds-30929730273437.jpg?v=1700331723"},{"product_id":"cherokee-flour-corn","title":"Cherokee Flour Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherokee Flour Corn is a native corn variety prized for its large, floury kernels which are traditionally ground for making tortillas. Kernels are large and white with a thin, papery pericarp (the outer covering of the kernel that must be removed before grinding.) Twelve-foot-tall plants produce one to two ears each with individual ears measuring up to two inches in diameter and seven inches in length. 120 days to harvest. 50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherokee Flour","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071010861305,"sku":"CO-FI-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/cherokee-flour-corn-seeds-14072633589832.jpg?v=1700344507"},{"product_id":"cooks-early-yellow-dent","title":"Cooks Early Yellow Dent Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eCook's Early Yellow Dent is an open-pollinated variety of corn which gained popularity in Ohio during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Plants are 9 to 10-feet-tall and usually produce two ears each. Yellow dented kernels are nicely packed onto large ears reaching up to three inches in diameter and seven inches in length. Cook's Early Yellow Dent is a good variety for homesteaders looking for a dependable, general purpose open-pollinated corn for their farm or garden. Matures 120 days from planting.  A packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cooks Early Yellow Dent","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071067713785,"sku":"CO-FI-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/cooks-early-yellow-dent-corn-seeds-14072645746760.jpg?v=1700348654"},{"product_id":"seneca-red-stalker","title":"Seneca Red Stalker Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeneca Red Stalker is a native corn variety originating from the Seneca Nation of western New York.  Ten-foot-tall plants produce beautiful green leaves and deep purple-red stalks.  Seneca Red Stalker is a great Indian corn for fall decorations as the mature ears are very ornamental with dark purple husks and shiny multicolored kernels. Ears are typically 8 to 9 inches long.  Our stock has been selected for uniform purple stalk color and is suitable for use as a living row marker in agricultural research applications.  Approximately 120 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seneca Red Stalker","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44072019132665,"sku":"CO-FI-007","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/seneca-red-stalker-corn-seeds-39821283590393.jpg?v=1746116249"},{"product_id":"tom-thumb","title":"Tom Thumb Dwarf Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb is an open-pollinated popucorn variety developed by the late Dr. Elwin Meader at the University of New Hampshire.  Very early maturing variety produces cute, 3 to 4-inch-long ears on 3-foot-tall plants.  Plants produce 1 to 3 ears each.  A great variety for teaching kids about plant development and pollination.  Kernels are well-suited for popping.  Approximately 85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Thumb","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074835640569,"sku":"CO-FI-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/tom-thumb-dwarf-popcorn-seeds-39821263962361.jpg?v=1700362331"},{"product_id":"glass-gem","title":"Glass Gem Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlass Gem is a flint corn variety that produces brilliant, glossy kernels in a seemingly endless spectrum of jewel-toned colors.  Our favorite rainbow corn variety as the kernel colors are very vibrant and unique.  In fact, no two ears are alike.  Glass Gem is the result of many years of careful breeding and selection by part-Cherokee farmer and breeder Carl Barnes.  The glossy, flint-type kernels are edible and are well suited for grinding into cornmeal and grits.  Reported by others to be suitable for popcorn, but we tried it and determined that there are better uses for this variety.  Matures approximately 120 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Gem","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071559921913,"sku":"CO-FI-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/glass-gem-corn-seeds-30929711661213.jpg?v=1700331545"},{"product_id":"dale-sugar-sorghum","title":"Dale Sorghum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDale is a popular sorghum variety developed in 1970 for use in syrup production.  Ten to twelve-foot-tall plants produce dense stalks with chalky white centers and high sugar content.  To make syrup, stalks are fed through a press, releasing a sugary juice which is then cooked down into a sweet syrup.  Sorghum Syrup has a sweet, molasses-like flavor and is traditionally served on hot biscuits, pancakes, and grits.  A good, homegrown alternative to cane sugar for those looking to maximize self-sufficiency.  Dale is leaf anthracnose and stalk rot resistant.  110 days to harvest.  A packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dale Sugar","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 seeds)","offer_id":42341330256121,"sku":"SO-SU-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz Bulk (~1400 seeds)","offer_id":42341330288889,"sku":"SO-SU-001BULK","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/dale-sugar-sorghum-seeds-14072662097992.jpg?v=1700343792"},{"product_id":"white-popping-sorghum","title":"White Popping Sorghum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite popping is a rare heirloom sorghum variety that produces round, white seeds which can be popped into tiny white \"popcorn.\"  Short, 4 to 6-foot-tall plants produce highly branched panicles with several hundred seeds each.  Kids, adults (and birds) will enjoy watching the bushy panicles become heavy with seed.  Plants grow very similarly to corn and likewise prefer full sun and plenty of heat.   Approximately 90 to 100 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer:  Seed has not been sterilized and therefore is not intended for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Popping","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 seeds)","offer_id":42341326815481,"sku":"SO-GR-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz Bulk (~1000 seeds)","offer_id":42341326848249,"sku":"SO-GR-001BULK","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/white-popping-sorghum-seeds-14074912866376.jpg?v=1700343440"},{"product_id":"sallu-yah","title":"Sallu-yah Cherokee Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eSallu-yah is an old Cherokee variety that produces cream-colored kernels that are traditionally ground for making tortillas.  Plants grow 7 to 8-foot-tall producing 1 to 2 ears per plant, each measuring 6 to 7 inches long and 8 to 10 rows around.  Although they originate from the same tribe, this is not the same as the variety \"Cherokee Flour Corn\".  Comparatively, the kernels of this variety are slightly smaller and more round. The plants are also shorter.  The original USDA source for this strain of Sallu-yah is PI213744.  Approximately 130 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sallu-yah","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071993213177,"sku":"CO-FI-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/sallu-yah-corn-seeds-14074873217096.jpg?v=1700352794"},{"product_id":"strawberry-popcorn","title":"Strawberry Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrawberry is a unique, heirloom variety that produces tasty popping corn with a novel appearance.  Prolific, 6 to 7-foot-tall plants produce 3 to 4 ears each under ideal conditions.  Small, rounded ears with irregularly spaced burgundy kernels have the look of strawberries and make great fall decorations.  And when the season is over, the small glossy, red kernels are great for popping, especially on those cold winter nights.  Approximately 105 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawberry","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44072039481593,"sku":"CO-FI-009","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~800 Seeds)","offer_id":44374933012729,"sku":"CO-FI-009BULK","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/strawberry-popcorn-seeds-1207792859.jpg?v=1763663453"},{"product_id":"red-garnet-amaranth","title":"Red Garnet Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Garnet Amaranth is a beautiful flowering variety with a multitude of uses.  Microgreens can be harvested in as few as 15 days, colorful salad or wilting greens in 30 to 60 days, and nutritious \"grain\" in 85 days.  Deep red color intensifies with heat, giving the plants an ornamental appearance.  Beautiful seed heads are extremely attractive to birds.  Approximately 15-85 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 150 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Garnet","offers":[{"title":"Packet (150 Seeds)","offer_id":44071968669945,"sku":"GR-AM-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/red-garnet-amaranth-seeds-43209634709753.jpg?v=1726278299"},{"product_id":"dakota-black-popcorn","title":"Dakota Black Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eDakota Black popcorn is an easy-to-grow variety that produces beautiful 4 to 6-inch-long ears on early maturing, 6-foot-tall plants.  Ears are packed with hundreds of red-tinged, glossy black seeds, that when popped, yield bright white kernels with intact hulls.  A beautiful and very unique popcorn variety.  Also makes for lovely fall decorations.  Approximately 90 days to harvest.  A packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Black","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071520174329,"sku":"CO-FI-010","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~800 Seeds)","offer_id":44374944710905,"sku":"CO-FI-010BULK","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/dakota-black-popcorn-seeds-30929739939997.jpg?v=1700344866"},{"product_id":"oaxacan-green-dent-corn","title":"Oaxacan Green Corn (Ernest Strubbe's Green Dent)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOaxacan Green is an heirloom corn variety that produces broad ears neatly packed with pearlescent green kernels. Sturdy plants grow 6–7 feet tall with excellent standability, typically producing one to two ears per plant. The dented green kernels are well suited for grinding into meal or grits, and they also make striking additions to fall decorations. More recently, the variety has attracted attention in the craft distilling community for its ability to contribute fig, pecan, and toffee-like notes to well-aged bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, this corn was believed to have originated in the Oaxacan region of southern Mexico. However, recent research suggests that Oaxacan Green Dent is actually a renamed version of Ernest Strubbe’s Green Dent—a variety tracing back to a 1929 cross between \u003ca title=\"Minnesota 13 Corn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/products\/minnesota-13-corn\"\u003eMinnesota 13\u003c\/a\u003e, a yellow field corn, and a black popcorn known as Black Beauty. Strubbe then spent nearly 40 years stabilizing and refining the strain before releasing it in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn light of this new evidence pointing to a domestic origin, we have begun transitioning this variety to a more accurate name. The original name is temporarily preserved here so heirloom enthusiasts searching for 'Oaxacan Green Dent' can discover the true story behind this popular corn. Our original description also remains below as part of the historical record and to preserve our characterization of the variety, which was cited in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/csc2.70029\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oaxacan Green Dent maize is not from Oaxaca\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eresearch paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-2026 Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOaxacan Green Corn is an heirloom variety that reportedly originates from the Oaxacan region of Southern Mexico where it is used by locals to make tortillas and tamales.  In the United States, Oaxacan Green Dent is a popular specialty corn used by distilleries and home brewers who report that it makes excellent moonshine and even better bourbon.  However you use it, you'll appreciate the unique colors and subtle flavors that this variety imparts to your favorite recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its origin, Oaxacan Green corn's short stature and early maturity seem markedly more temperate in nature, and we’ve found it much easier to grow compared to other Mexican varieties. Plants produce beautiful wide ears with neatly packed kernels in various shades of green. Dented, capped kernels have a unique, almost pearlescent appearance making them great for fall decorations.  Oaxacan Green grows 6 to 7 feet tall and matures approximately 95 days from planting.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oaxacan (Strubbe's) Green Dent","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071904084217,"sku":"CO-FI-012","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~360 Seeds)","offer_id":44629868937465,"sku":"CO-FI-012BULK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/oaxacan-green-dent-corn-seeds-38865872453881.jpg?v=1700333355"},{"product_id":"boone-county-white-corn","title":"Boone County White Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite seeded variety developed by James Riley of Boone County, Indiana and released in 1874.  Towering plants with wide leaves produce large 18-22 rowed ears of up to 11” in length.  Plants have excellent standability.  Following the 2020 derecho that blew through our area, we were surprised to find that the Boone Co. White had escaped the 100+ mph winds mostly unscathed, despite the fact that it towered far above our other varieties. Large, white kernels are suitable for roasting or grinding into corn flour. 115 days.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boone County White","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070735544569,"sku":"CO-FI-013","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~300 Seeds)","offer_id":46500714840313,"sku":"CO-FI-013BULK","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/boone-county-white-corn-seeds-1207775605.jpg?v=1763656129"},{"product_id":"love-lies-bleeding-amaranth","title":"Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth","description":"\u003cp\u003eLove-lies-bleeding is an easy-to-grow heirloom that produces stunning displays of dark pink, pendulate flowers with a delicate, chenille-like texture.  Attractive, three to four-foot-tall plants thrive in poor soils and are tolerant of heat and drought.  Beautiful, cascading flowers add special interest to gardens, landscapes and flower arrangements. Approximately 65-75 days to maturity.  Each packet contains a minimum of 200 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love-lies-bleeding","offers":[{"title":"Packet (200 Seeds)","offer_id":44071636599033,"sku":"AM-CA-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/love-lies-bleeding-amaranth-seeds-30664297414813.jpg?v=1700336775"},{"product_id":"sugar-drip-cane-sorghum","title":"Sugar Drip Cane Sorghum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Drip is an heirloom cane sorghum first introduced by T.W. 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A beautiful variety for creating unique arrangements but also useful as a food crop.  Late-maturing plants require a at least 150 days to produce viable seeds.  Each packet contains a minimum of 200 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed for this variety was generously provided by the USDA National Genetic Resources Program (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ars-grin.gov\/\"\u003eNGRP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiwillo","offers":[{"title":"Packet (200 Seeds)","offer_id":44071597768953,"sku":"AM-CA-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/kiwillo-amaranth-seeds-31160652005533.jpg?v=1700334251"},{"product_id":"pennsylvania-butter-flavored-popcorn","title":"Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania Butter-Flavored Popcorn is an old Pennsylvania Dutch variety predating 1885, but with otherwise unknown origins.  Eight-foot-tall plants produce two or more ears per plant.  The characteristically tapered ears average 4 to 6-inch-long and are packed with small creamy white kernels.  As the name suggests, the popped kernels have a unique, butter-like flavor even without the addition of butter.  A great option for vegans or those just looking to reduce the amount of fat in their diet.  The high-yielding plants also offer an excellent bang for the buck for those with limited garden space.  Approximately 120 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content=\"desc\" class=\"tab-switch__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pennsylvania Butter-flavored","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071939604729,"sku":"CO-FI-015","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~750 Seeds)","offer_id":46500717068537,"sku":"CO-FI-015BULK","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/pennsylvania-butter-flavored-popcorn-seeds-38690325266681.jpg?v=1700322188"},{"product_id":"bloody-butcher-corn","title":"Bloody Butcher Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloody Butcher is an heirloom red corn once common throughout the hills of Virginia prior to 1845.  A longtime favorite for making moonshine and bourbon, Bloody Butcher has a rich history with both commercial and home distillers, owing to its unique anthocyanin profile, which can bring about fruity undertones given the right fermentation conditions.  It is also reported to be the founding line used to develop the famous Jimmy Red Corn, which is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity among bourbon enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Butcher's ten to twelve-foot-tall plants produce large ears containing a mixture of light and dark red kernels with some dark striping on the pericarp (the outer covering of the kernel).  Its starchy, dented kernels are well-suited to grinding into flour or grits and the attractive ears also make excellent fall decorations.  Approximately 120 days to harvest.  50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloody Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44070710411513,"sku":"CO-FI-017","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~320 Seeds)","offer_id":44629947973881,"sku":"CO-FI-017BULK","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/bloody-butcher-red-ornamental-dent-corn-seeds-38690528035065.jpg?v=1700322020"},{"product_id":"early-pink-pearl-heirloom-popcorn","title":"Early Pink Pearl Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Pink Pearl is an early-maturing, uniquely colored variety that produces excellent yields of 4 to 6-inch-long ears packed with glossy, pink kernels. High-yielding plants grow 6 to 7-foot-tall, producing two to three ears per plant. Popped kernels have a pleasant flavor and texture, just as you would expect from an heirloom variety.  Matures approximately 90 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early Pink Pearl","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":44071536034041,"sku":"CO-FI-016","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/early-pink-pearl-popcorn-seeds-1207775600.jpg?v=1763656131"},{"product_id":"black-amber-sugar-cane-sorghum","title":"Black Amber Sorghum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Amber sorghum was originally brought to the United States from China where it was grown by a small group of farmers on \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ethe island of Tsungming at the mouth of the Yangtze River.  Known locally as \u003cem\u003eloo-tsoh\u003c\/em\u003e, the sweet stalks were sold on the Shanghai Market for chewing and sucking the sweet cane juice.  Once the seed reached the United States in 1854, efforts were made to improve its earliness and the color and taste of the syrup, giving rise to a number of selections sold under the name \"Black Amber\".  Eight to nine-foot-tall plants with juicy stems and highly branched, pendulant inflorescences filled with glossy black seeds.  100 days to harvest.  100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeed stock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003egenerously provided by the Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit in Griffin, Georgia.  The USDA accession number is PI641848.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Amber","offers":[{"title":"Packet (100 Seeds)","offer_id":44070548635897,"sku":"SO-SU-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/black-amber-sugar-cane-sorghum-seeds-38702397194489.jpg?v=1700320761"},{"product_id":"texas-seeded-ribbon","title":"Texas Seeded Ribbon Cane (Gooseneck)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Seeded Ribbon Cane is an old cane sorghum variety known previously as Gooseneck.  Popular in North Carolina and Mississippi around the 1870's, Gooseneck later gained wide distribution throughout the southern United States under the name Texas Seeded Ribbon Cane, an apparent play on the popularity of ribbon cane syrup (a sugar cane product) at the time.  Plants grow 8 to 9 feet tall, producing juicy green stalks that yield an excellent quality sorghum syrup.  Highly branched inflorescences produce an abundance of seeds that are suitable for poultry feed or for grinding into flour. 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The plants grow 8-10 feet tall and have good standability, surviving some very high winds that blew through last summer.  The dented yellow kernels contain a high percentage of crude protein and are highly sought after by distilleries but would also be well-suited for grinding in a nutritious cornmeal or grits.  All-in-all a great variety for anyone wishing to produce their own grain or livestock feed.  Matures approximately 114 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenfield","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46231763583225,"sku":"CO-FI-024","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~375 Seeds)","offer_id":46497475297529,"sku":"CO-FI-024BULK","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/greenfield-dent-corn-seeds-1132567127.jpg?v=1740060086"},{"product_id":"dublin-dent-corn","title":"Dublin Dent 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Once grown in secrecy on James Island, South Carolina, by moonshiners who prized it for whiskey, this deep-red corn nearly vanished when its last caretaker passed away. Two surviving ears preserved the variety, sparking its modern revival and securing its place as one of the South’s most storied crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften confused with Bloody Butcher, Jimmy Red is a distinct \u003cem\u003eselection\u003c\/em\u003e of that lineage. A few seed companies have tried to rebrand Bloody Butcher as Jimmy Red, but our trials tell a different story. In 2024 we compared three Jimmy Red sources alongside a widely circulated strain of Bloody Butcher: two were indistinguishable from Bloody Butcher, while the third showed stiffer stalks, stronger resistance to lodging, and a greater proportion of dark red kernels. 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To plant Jimmy Red is to grow not just a crop but a rare survivor, one that nearly slipped into history and now endures with renewed strength.  Matures approximately 90-110 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jimmy Red Moonshine","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":46776026366201,"sku":"CO-FI-029","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz Bulk (~340 Seeds)","offer_id":46776026398969,"sku":"CO-FI-029BULK","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/jimmy-red-corn-seeds-1186835324.jpg?v=1755901735"},{"product_id":"hickory-king-corn","title":"Hickory King Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eHickory King Corn is a pre-1875 heirloom dent corn, introduced by A.O. Lee of Hickory, Virginia—and sometimes remembered as Hickory Cane. From Appalachian foothills to mountain hollows, it became a cornerstone of subsistence farming, carrying families through lean seasons with its towering stalks and dependable ears. W. Atlee Burpee praised it in 1888 as “entirely distinct from all other varieties,” noting its rare combination of massive white kernels and an unusually small cob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrials at the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station in 1905 and 1906 underscored its dependability. Whereas western varieties like Boone County White surged ahead only in favorable years, Hickory King held steady yields even under less-than-favorable conditions—traits that made it invaluable on the rain-leached soils of the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1914, Hickory King’s reputation had spread abroad, becoming one of the most widely cultivated white dents in South Africa, valued for its large grain and adaptability to lighter soils. 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The ears were shorter than we expected, however this might be explained by our late planting date (June 15th).  Still, in what was otherwise a lackluster year for corn, Cocke’s Prolific stood apart—an outlier in the field, just as it was generations ago.  Matures approximately 115 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocke's Prolific","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":47157674410233,"sku":"CO-FI-032","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/cocke-s-prolific-corn-seeds-1213925612.jpg?v=1767227348"},{"product_id":"blue-fox-flour-corn","title":"Blue Fox Flour Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Fox Flour Corn is an Indigenous flour corn that produces glossy, round, dark blue kernels traditionally ground into a vibrant blue flour. 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The donor suspected it to be closely related to ancient “cave corns” carbon-dated to 600–800 years old that were grown in the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Ute Corn is a flint-type corn that grows 7–8 feet tall, forming sturdy plants with large tassels. A small portion of plants show purple stalks or purple glumes, adding subtle visual variation. Ears are long and slender, typically 7–8 inches in length with 10–12 rows, packed with glossy, multicolored kernels in shades of blue, white, and yellow often accented by red stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, this corn was ground for flour and also eaten fresh. The kernels show a flinty texture with some floury starch, making it suitable for dry grinding. Its ability to produce respectable yields with minimal water, combined with its geographic and cultural significance, makes Northern Ute Corn a rare and meaningful link between ancient desert agriculture and the northern edge of its historical range.  Matures approximately 115 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeed stock generously provided by the National Genetic Resources Program. 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While the original USDA accession retains a legacy name, we offer this variety under a new name that preserves its documented history without perpetuating outdated terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants averaged 7–8 feet tall and showed some natural variation, with roughly a quarter of the plants exhibiting deep purple stalks and others showing purple glumes. Tassels were large and productive, and yields were consistently good across the planting. Ears were well filled with a mix of glossy and lightly floury kernels in warm shades of black, red, orange, bronze, and occasional white—an especially rich and harmonious color range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety makes a stunning fall decoration, with rich, autumn-inspired colors that hold well on the ear. Beyond ornamental use, the kernels are also well suited to grinding for cornmeal and grits, offering both visual appeal and practical value. When the season was over, our chickens made quick work of the leftovers, finding it just as satisfying as we did.  All-in-all a practical and beautiful ornamental corn variety.  Matures approximately 115 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeed stock generously provided by the National Genetic Resources Program. 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While details of the original archaeological context are limited, the account places this corn within a region long associated with ancient maize cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our trials, Burro Mountain was remarkably uniform, with plants growing 6 feet tall and producing thick, few-branched tassels with good pollen shed.  The ears were well filled with pointed, ivory kernels.  The husks are especially thin and pliable, and would be good for making braided strands for display or storage.  All in all, if you are looking for a tasty popcorn with interesting history, Burro Mountain is an excellent choice.  Matures approximately 115 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burro Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Packet (50 Seeds)","offer_id":47162286735609,"sku":"CO-FI-033","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/burro-mountain-popcorn-seeds-1214068554.jpg?v=1767400448"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/collections\/Wheatland_10_Custom.jpg?v=1697132216","url":"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/collections\/grains.oembed?page=4","provider":"Thresh Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}