{"product_id":"corn-painted-hills-sweet-corn","title":"Corn - Painted Hills Sweet Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Painted Hills Sweet Corn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainted Hill corn is considered an heirloom variety because it was developed by crossing the heirloom sweet corn \"Luther Hill\" with the \"Painted Mountain\" flour corn, making it a hybrid with heirloom lineage; this means it is considered to be an heirloom variety itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most people looking for a sweeter, more palatable corn, Painted Hill corn is generally considered better than Painted Mountain corn because Painted Hill is a sweet corn variety developed by crossing Painted Mountain (a flour corn) with a sweet corn variety, resulting in a more flavorful eating experience while still retaining the cold-tolerance of Painted Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth have multicolored kernels, but Painted Hill often displays a wider range of colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: 25 seed kernels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e This means it can be saved and re-planted to maintain its genetic diversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful kernels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Hill corn is known for its vibrant, multi-colored kernels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePainted Hill corn has 7–8 inch ears that are mostly white with kernels in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, purple, blue, and sunset orange. The kernels are pale when fresh but intensify in color as the corn dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003ePainted Hill corn is ready to harvest 70–95 days after planting. A good sign that it's ready is when the silks on top of the corn have died off. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003ePainted Hill corn can be eaten fresh or dried and used in soups and cornbread. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow seeds 1–2 weeks after the last frost date, when the soil temperature is at least 60°F, but ideally 65–90°F. Plant in blocks or clumps to encourage pollination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1.5\" deep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" apart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36\" apart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e: When the seedlings are 4 inches tall, thin them to one plant every 12 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. You can improve the soil's water holding capacity by adding well-rotted manure compost or green manure crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep the soil moist, especially during the silking and tasseling stages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: When the stalks reach knee height, you can apply a balanced fertilizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't use sprinklers during the pollen shedding stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450960957497,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Corn_-_Painted_Hills_Sweet_Corn.webp?v=1788657095","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/corn-painted-hills-sweet-corn","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}