Black Corn from Ticino

Black Corn from Ticino is a striking heirloom variety known for its deep dark kernels and rich nutty flavor. Originating from the Ticino region this corn adds both visual interest and unique taste to your garden and kitchen. Perfect for fresh eating grinding into flour or popping it thrives in sunny well drained soil and produces tall healthy stalks. A favorite for gardeners seeking heritage crops with exceptional character.

Usage and Benefits

Plant Black Corn from Ticino in late spring after the last frost in full sun and well drained soil. Sow seeds about one to two inches deep spacing them twelve to eighteen inches apart in rows three feet apart. Keep soil moist during germination and water regularly as plants grow. Corn matures in seventy to one hundred days reaching six to ten feet tall. Harvest when ears are full and kernels are firm for fresh eating or drying. Ideal for heirloom gardens flour milling and popping. Store dried kernels in a cool dry place.

Fun Fact

Black Corn from Ticino is prized not only for its striking appearance but also for its nutty flavor and versatility making it a treasured heirloom passed down through generations of gardeners.