Indian Flour Corn

Check out our Corn Growing Guide to learn more about how to grow corn in your garden. Indian Flour Corn is an heirloom field corn variety that produces a kaleidoscope of colors on each ear. Kernel colors can range from yellow, orange, red, maroon, brown, and black, with each ear having a different pattern. Also known as "Rainbow Corn," this variety produces ears that are 7-9" long on strong stalks. Indian Flour Corn is frequently used for ornamental purposes and decorating in the fall, but is also a great food source. When in the "milking" stage, ears may be eaten fresh as "roasting ears." Once the corn has dried on the stalk, it makes a colorful and delicious corn meal. You can also use a coarser grind for some of the best grits you've ever had! Field corn should be planted in the spring after the last frost date. Corn can be grown throughout the warmer months up until fall, as long as time is permitted for harvest before first frost. Succession planting is recommended with at least t