Glass Gem Corn is the most beautiful corn in the world. Extremely rare, this unique strain of flint corn was developed by Carl Barnes, who, before his passing, gave these seeds to friends who shared his passion in gardening. These seeds come directly from our small farm here in Fallsington, PA. We have been growing and breeding corn varieties for years and it has been a pleasure to work with Glass Gem. We have worked to improve the glassiness and color variation in this variety and can now boast 3 different strains including the Glass Gem, Rubies/Amber and Pearls/Sapphires. Glass Gem is a flint corn which can be made into a decent popcorn or ground into flour. We think it's so beautiful to simply look at.

There are times when you find a plant that perfectly combines beauty and utility. Glass gem corn is one of the best and most stunning examples of this phenomenon. The breathtaking colours of these corn

Glass Gem corn is one of nature's miracles, and it's super easy to grow! Learn where to buy and how to grow rainbow corn in your garden!

I'm fascinated with growing unique and unusual things in my garden. I love it even more if they happen to be beautiful. The first time I saw a picture of Glass Gem Corn, I knew it had to go in my garden asap. But first, I had to know, what is Glass Gem Corn?

See how to grow glass gem corn, and why this amazingly beautiful corn is catching on like wildfire in backyard gardens all around the country!

“Glass Gem” corn looks almost CGI, but it actually comes out of the ground that way. It’s the product of a small farm and a retro, handcrafted approach to agriculture — “genetic modification” from back when genetic modification meant painstaking generations of selective breeding. The corn was grown at Seeds Trust, a small family-owned Arizona […]

Seriously, it's too pretty to eat.

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Translucent kernels in a rainbow of colors. A distinctive presentation in fall displays, the glassy-looking kernels are unique to this variety. Kernels can be popped, but results may vary. Glass Gem is something of a cross between true, modern popcorn and parching corn. Sturdy plants can reach 10' tall. Avg. ear size 6–8". Requires a fairly long growing season for favorable yields. Bred by the late Carl Barnes, an Oklahoma Cherokee who dedicated his life to reclaiming and preserving seed of traditional Native American corns. SCIENTIFIC NAME:Zea mays CULTURE: Ornamental and field corn can be planted in temperatures slightly cooler than sweet corn, which does best when soil temperatures are at least 60°F (16°C). PLANTING:Plant early to ensure maturity of kernels for a good, dry ripeness. Sow ¾–1" deep, 6–7" apart (or 2 seeds every 9", thinning to 1 plant), rows 30–36" apart. Increase this rate for untreated seeds. Arrange in blocks of at least 4 rows for proper pollination, which is needed for well-filled ears. Successive plantings can be made through early summer; most growers prefer to extend the season by planting a few varieties of different maturities.

Glass Gem Corn is the most beautiful corn in the world. Extremely rare, this unique strain of flint corn was developed by Carl Barnes, who, before his passing, gave these seeds to friends who shared his passion in gardening. These seeds come directly from our small farm here in Fallsington, PA. We have been growing and breeding corn varieties for years and it has been a pleasure to work with Glass Gem. We have worked to improve the glassiness and color variation in this variety and can now boast 3 different strains including the Glass Gem, Rubies/Amber and Pearls/Sapphires. Glass Gem is a flint corn which can be made into a decent popcorn or ground into flour. We think it's so beautiful to simply look at.

There are times when you find a plant that perfectly combines beauty and utility. Glass gem corn is one of the best and most stunning examples of this phenomenon. The breathtaking colours of these corn

So exciting to pull back the husk to reveal these pretty little gems ✨ This is my second year growing glass gem corn. Last year's harvest wasn't nearly...

Glass Gem corn must be the most beautiful corn in the world. This rare, original and unique strain of flint corn was developed by Cherokee Indian Carl Barnes. Its so gorgeous that it has provoked a bidding war where a pack of seeds sold for more than $100. Because of its beauty this rare heirloom is used ornamentally, Popcorn, or ground into cornmeal. A beautiful sight. Plants can reach up to 8 ft tall and ears 8-10" long with beautiful colors of white, orange, purple, blue, red, and gold kernels. For proper pollination of corn it is best planted in squares and not rows. Original strain 110-120 days These are rare heirloom, organic non gmo seeds . Open Pollinated. 30-200 SEEDS FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $35 OR ALL SEEDS SHIP FOR ONE PRICE; TO SEE OTHER ITEMS IN OUR STORE VISIT HAPPY PLANTING!