Description: 300 SEEDS Oaxacan Green corn is a centuries-old variety that is a favorite of the Zapotec peoples, utilized in their green tamales and tortillas. It is native to Mexico, as are all varieties of corn which were domesticated by Native Americans long before the arrival of European settlers. Heirloom varieties, such as Oaxacan Green Dent have maintained their original nutty, rich and creamy flavors which are often lost in conventional varieties, bred for production rather than taste.Oaxacan Green Dent corn stalks typically reach 2 meters tall and produce ears that are 17 to 25 centimeters in length. The large kernels have a smooth, shiny exterior with a characteristic dent that develops as the moisture escapes. They range in striking shades of green, from bronze tints to pea-green to emerald-green colors.Oaxacan Green Dent corn should be picked when the outer husks have dried and become a dull shade of yellow. The husked ears need to be further dried for a period of 2 to 3 weeks before the kernels become loose and are easily removed from the cob. Once ground, into cornmeal for tamales and tortillas, the green cornmeal may be used just like traditional yellow cornmeal, but it offers a unique slightly herbaceous quality.Oaxacan Green Dent corn is historically grown in the “three sisters” style of cultivation along with beans and squash. These three “sister crops” were among the first foods domesticated by ancient Mesoamerican societies. By interplanting them within the same mound, the corn stalks provided a natural pole for the beans to climb, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and sprawling squash vines become a natural mulch. Nutritionally, corn provides carbohydrates, the dried beans are rich in protein, and squash provides vitamins and oil rich seeds.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
End Time: 2023-12-03T03:45:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Custom Bundle: No
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Growth Habit: Climbing
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Features: Cold Resistant, Draught Resistant, Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Open-Pollinating, Self-Pollinating
Color: Blue, Gold, Green, Multicolor
Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
MPN: na
Genus: z.mayes
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: green dent corn
Brand: Green Dent Corn
Watering: Medium
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
