Mandan Bride Corn (Zia mays) This Native American flour corn originates from the Mandan tribe of North Dakota. Largely used as an ornamental and ground for flour in North America, this variety was originally planted by Mandan women along with beans, sunflowers, and squash. This is a very attractive dent corn boasting different combinations of red, black, orange, yellow and white, both solid and striped. Plants will produce several 6-8 inch ears on 5 foot plants.
85-90 days to maturity
50 seeds per packet $4.45
Planting Instructions: Direct seed Corn after risk of frost has passed, and when the soil temperature is above 18 degrees Celsius. Sow in a furrow, 1 - 1.5 inches deep and 4 inches apart, thinning to 1 plant per every 8 inches. Plant Corn in blocks or at least 4 rows to ensure proper pollination.
