Dent Corn Seeds - Jimmy Red

Zea mays HEIRLOOM. Jimmy Red corn is a rare American treasure. Once so rare it was only found on a few family farms, we are so happy to see it making an enthusiastic comeback on farms and in backyard gardens. Special for its very high brix (sugar content), it is uniquely sweet for a dent corn, and this made it very popular for making whiskey and moonshine back in the day. Today, we love it for delicious roasting ears, and its dried kernels ground for grits and polenta cannot be beat. SO tasty! Jimmy Red produces beautiful, deep red, 10-12” ears on 8-10’ tall plants. (Read this NPR article about Jimmy Red’s history to learn more.) Jimmy Red dent corn should be direct seeded in a location with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Ears will mature in about 100 days. ¼ lb packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds. SMALL FARM GROWN by Four Sisters Farm, Raleigh, NC Packet weight- 1/4 lb