Organic 'Painted Mountain' Corn Flour
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'Painted Mountain' flour corn (Zea mays), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
'Painted Mountain' flour corn is an exceptional variety due to its diverse colours , ranging from red to yellow, blue and purple. Developed by Dave Christensen , it was selected for its early maturity , cold hardiness and drought tolerance , making it a remarkable choice for northern climates.
This highly versatile corn is used for cornmeal , semolina, and traditional preparations. Its multicolored ears are also stunning in the garden and as decoration, a testament to the genetic richness of this variety.
Type: Annual cereal (flour maize)
Plant habit: Upright
Plant height: Approximately 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet: 60 seeds
Maturity: Approximately 70 days
Family: Poaceae
Uses: Flour, semolina, decoration
Companion plants: Beans, squash, amaranth
Incompatible plants: No notable incompatibilities
Farming method
Sow in spring , once the soil has warmed up. Plant in full sun , in well-drained soil , even poor soil. 'Painted Mountain' is robust and undemanding. Plant in clumps to encourage good pollination.
Harvest when the ears are dry on the plant , then let them dry completely before processing.
