Bloody Butcher Corn – MIg

Description

Bloody Butcher is a striking heirloom corn variety known for its deep red kernels and rich flavor. Traditionally used for flour, roasting, or decoration, it produces tall stalks and full ears that are both beautiful and functional. This dual-purpose corn can be harvested young for sweet roasting or allowed to mature for grinding into cornmeal. It thrives in full sun and warm temperatures, making it well-suited for UAE gardens.

When to Plant in the UAE (Field Planting)

In the UAE, corn should be directly sown outdoors during two ideal growing windows:

• Early September for a fall harvest

• Late February for a spring harvest

These months provide the warm soil temperatures corn needs to germinate and grow vigorously. Avoid planting during the peak summer or coldest winter months.

Tips for Planting

• • Choose a site with full sun and well-draining, fertile soil

  • Sow seeds directly into the soil at a depth of 2–3 cm

  • Space seeds 20–25 cm apart in rows that are 60–75 cm apart

  • Water consistently, especially during germination and tasseling

  • Plant in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination

  • Harvest for roasting when kernels are plump and milky, or allow to fully mature for flour corn

  • Maturity usually takes 90–110 days depending on use