{"product_id":"ornamental-corn-seeds","title":"Red Small Corn, Ziermais - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Small Corn, Ziermais - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-240 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen-rich feed at knee-high and tasseling stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Dried multicoloured cobs are used for festive and rustic \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;home decoration\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, wreaths and centrepieces. Stalks make good green fodder or compost material, and some strains double as popcorn.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2-3 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, spacing plants 25-30 cm apart in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;blocks of several short rows\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; rather than a single line to ensure good wind pollination. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm soil. Hill up soil around the base as plants grow for support. Cobs are ready in about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90-110 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; leave them on the plant until husks dry, then harvest and air-dry indoors for decor.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow ornamental corn in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow after the cold passes, from February-March in the plains and again with the monsoon (June-July). Warm soil above 18°C gives the best germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow ornamental corn in pots on a terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, use large 15-20 litre grow-bags with rich soil and group several together for pollination, though open ground or raised beds give taller, better-filled cobs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054325596406,"sku":"SED-VEG-RED-002","price":58.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-ornamental-red-small-corn-ziermais-erdbeermaise-seeds.jpg?v=1782715971","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ornamental-corn-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}