Zea mays 'Baby Fingers Mixed' (Ornamental) - SeedsZea maysOrnamental Corn

Half-hardy Annual

What is Half-Hardy Annual?
A plant that completes its entire life cycle (growth, reproduction, death) in one season.
Can be grown outdoors but requires winter protection from frosts and temperatures below 0C.

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Ornamental corn for autumn decorations

Slender cobs filled with colourful kernels

Ideal for sunny borders or grown in the veggie plot as an ornamental crop

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Height Up to 170cm (66in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Half-hardy Annual

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Description
Ornamental corn is perfect for drying, and makes fabulous autumnal decorations! Zea mays 'Baby's Fingers Mixed' produces slender cobs filled with colourful kernels that make a great feature in floral displays. These tall plants make a fabulous swaying screen of soaring stems topped with creamy flowers in summer. An impressive half-hardy annual for the back of borders or grown as an ornamental crop in the veggie plot of cut flower garden. Height: 170cm (66"). Spread: 45cm (18").

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1 Packet (10 Seeds) (KB9359)

Sowing

Sow ornamental corn seeds from April to May in 7cm (3") pots of free draining seed compost at a depth of 4cm (1½"). Place in a propagator or seal the container inside a polythene bag at temperature of 18-24C (64-75F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. After germination, grow plants on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When all risk of frost is passed, gradually acclimatise Zea plants to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting into fertile, well drained soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. The flowers of ornamental corn are wind pollinated and should therefore be planted in close proximity to ensure good pollination. Allow at a distance of 30cm (12") between each plant.

Alternatively direct sow seeds outdoors in May once the soil has warmed, at a depth of 4cm (1½") and a distance of 45cm (18") apart. Sow 2 seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedling per station after germination.

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Water ornamental corn regularly until established, particularly during dry periods. Provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Zea plants are shallow rooted so take care when hoeing to prevent root damage.

Ornamental cobs can be used in autumn floral displays. Leave the cobs to dry on the plants for as long as possible. Harvest ornamental corn cobs when the silky tassles at the end of the cob have turned brown. Peel back the sheath of the cob to reveal the colourful kernels, but do not remove the husk. Use the husk to hang them indoors to dry until ready to use as autumnal decorations.

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