{"product_id":"glass-gem-corn-seeds","title":"Glass Gem Corn Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn: Glass Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNon-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Translucent Rainbow Kernels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Culinary Edge 🌽✨\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine showpiece variety bred by Cherokee farmer Carl Barnes — kernels glow like stained glass in shades of jade, ruby, sapphire, and amber. Beyond the visual drama, mature kernels can be popped or stone-ground into stunning multi-hued cornmeal that brings unexpected colour to artisan polenta, breads, and tortillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 Seeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e👅 Flavor Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy, lightly sweet — classic field corn with nutty popcorn finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🎨 Visual Contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent rainbow kernels: ruby, jade, sapphire, amber, pearl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⏱️ Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105–120 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🔢 Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15+ Premium Seeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy \u0026amp; Nutty:\u003c\/strong\u003e When popped, kernels deliver a robust, slightly nutty flavour reminiscent of heritage popcorn — denser and more characterful than commodity varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet-Field Backbone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-ground into meal, the flavour shifts to a clean, lightly sweet corn note ideal for slow-cooked polenta or rustic cornbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍴 Culinary Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Showpiece Popcorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-pop mature kernels for a snack with character — popping rates vary by ear, but the resulting flakes carry hints of the kernel colour into the popped form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Cornmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone-grind dried kernels into a rainbow-flecked meal that produces stunning polenta, arepas, and rustic breads — a true conversation piece on the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlating \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried ears anchor autumn tablescapes, restaurant entryways, and culinary photography — few varieties are as instantly recognisable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenetic stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e True open-pollinated heirloom — save seed from your best ears and the rainbow holds across generations, provided you isolate from other corn varieties by distance or timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuebec\/Montreal climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs a long, warm season (105–120 days). Direct-seed after last frost into well-warmed soil; in shorter Montreal seasons, start indoors in biodegradable pots and transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator\/ecology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind-pollinated — plant in blocks of at least 4×4 (not single rows) for proper kernel set. Provides pollen for native bees and shelter for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51569033576738,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/glass-gem-corn-wild-garden.webp?v=1777680888","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/glass-gem-corn-seeds","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}