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Bloody Butcher Corn Seeds

"Traditionally used for flour and cornmeal"

Sun: Full Sun

Days to Maturity: 110 Days

Ear Length: 8 in. - 12 in.

Packet: 30 Seeds

Price: $2.49

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Summary

Bloody Butcher has been around since the 1800s. It is a striking variety of corn with its red to maroon kernels. Each stalk will produce 2 to 6 ears. The red ears are 8 to 12 inches long. Can be eaten as corn-on-the-cob or used for decorative purposes. Bloody Butcher is most commonly used for cornmeal, flour, frying, and roasting. Drought tolerant corn.

  • Quick Facts

    • Botanical Name: Zea mays


    • Life Cycle: Annual


    • Light Requirement: Full Sun


    • Planting Season: Warm Season


    • Plant Type: Edible Grain


    • Features: Heirloom


    • Fruit Size: 8-12 Inch Red Ears, Yields 2 to 6 Ears Per Stalk


    • Days to Maturity: 110 Days


    • Plant Height: 120-144 inches


    • Plant Spacing: 12 inches


    • Planting Depth: 1 inch


    • Sowing Method: Direct Sow


    • Cold Stratification: No


    • Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10