Corn, Mandan Bride (organic)

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Seed Saver's Exchange Seed. 75 seeds.

Attributed to the Mandan tribe of North Dakota; this Native American flour corn was planted by Mandan women along with beans, sunflowers, and squash. This corn with its colorful autumnal kernels, some of which are striped, can be used in fall displays or ground into corn meal. Plants will produce several 6-8” ears on 6’ plants.

  • 85-90 days
  • Organic
  • Flint corn
  • 6-8 inch long ears
  • Multicolor kernels
  • Plants grow to 6 feet

This variety works for:

  • Flour
  • Decoration

Cornmeal is the key ingredient in cornbread, tortillas, polenta, and tamales. Once ears of corn are completely dry you can remove the kernels and grind them in a grain mill to a fine or medium texture. Store in an airtight container.