{"product_id":"oaxacan-green-corn-seeds","title":"Oaxacan Green Corn Seeds — Heirloom Mexican Dent Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn: Oaxacan Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNon-GMO | Open-Pollinated | Emerald Kernels for Cornmeal \u0026amp; Tamales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Culinary Edge 🌽🟢\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4,000-year culinary inheritance from the Zapotec people of Oaxaca — kernels emerge a deep jade-green that holds its colour when nixtamalised into masa, dramatic against red salsa and crema. The flavour leans earthier and more savoury than yellow dent corn, giving traditional Mexican tortillas, tamales, and pinole a presence you cannot fake with food colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 Seeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e👅 Flavor Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy, savoury, deeply corn-forward with mineral depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🎨 Visual Contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJade-to-emerald kernels; pale green-tinted masa and meal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⏱️ Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95–105 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\u003ch3\u003e✨ Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep \u0026amp; Savoury:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heritage dent flavour with mineral, almost-toasted depth — closer to landrace Mexican corn than commodity yellow varieties, with the structural backbone serious cooks look for in a tamal or tortilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMellow Sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e When freshly nixtamalised, a clean natural sweetness emerges alongside the savoury notes — delicate enough for refined fillings, robust enough to stand up to bold moles and adobos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍴 Culinary Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coloured Masa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nixtamalise dried kernels for genuinely green tortillas, tamales, and sopes — visual drama on the plate without a drop of dye, and a story for the menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Pinole \u0026amp; Atole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toast and stone-grind for traditional Mexican drinks and breakfast porridges — the jade hue and earthy flavour signal authenticity the moment the bowl hits the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlating \u0026amp; Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried ears anchor harvest tablescapes and restaurant entryways — Oaxacan Green is one of the few corns that reads as art before it ever reaches the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenetic stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom carefully maintained by Zapotec growers for centuries — colour and type hold true across generations when isolated from other corn varieties by distance or staggered planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuebec\/Montreal climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–105 days fits a typical Montreal growing window. Direct-seed after last frost into well-warmed soil; for cooler springs, start indoors in biodegradable pots and transplant before roots circle.\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. A reliable pollen source for native bees and shelter for beneficial garden insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51569041867042,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/oaxacan-green-corn-wild-kitchen.webp?v=1777680897","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/oaxacan-green-corn-seeds","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}