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looking for a rare dwarf corn, with multiple stalks

15 years ago

I am looking for a type of sweet corn that has multiple stalks and bears lots small cobs, it is dwarf. I saw it once and it is old variety and rare, with white corn, any ideas? I would love grow some.

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greenwitch
15 years ago
This is what's on my list for dwarf corn, you could also check Cornucopia II and then Google any cultivars you find interesting.

Corn, Blue Jade, 70-80 days, 3Â tall, 3-6 ears,
Containerseeds.com, Amazon
Corn, Chires Baby, 75-90 days, 4-5Â tall, 3-5 stalks, 40
tiny ears per plant.
Corn, Golden Bantam, OP heirloom, 75-85 days, 5-6Â tall,
Containerseeds.com
Corn, Lady Finger, short plants, 6-7" ears
greenwitch
15 years ago
This is what's on my list for dwarf corn, you could also check Cornucopia II and then Google any cultivars you find interesting.

Corn, Blue Jade, 70-80 days, 3Â tall, 3-6 ears,
Containerseeds.com, Amazon
Corn, Chires Baby, 75-90 days, 4-5Â tall, 3-5 stalks, 40
tiny ears per plant.
Corn, Golden Bantam, OP heirloom, 75-85 days, 5-6Â tall,
Containerseeds.com
Corn, Lady Finger, short plants, 6-7" ears
bigred
15 years ago
Try Seeds of Change and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange if your looking to purchase seeds

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