{"product_id":"ornamental-corn-little-jewels-multicolour-seeds","title":"Ornamental Corn Seeds – Little Jewels (Multicolour) | SUMMER","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Jewels Ornamental Corn (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZea mays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a decorative maize variety valued for its small, multicoloured cobs and striking, gem-like kernels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds directly in fertile, well-draining soil, approximately 2.5–4 cm deep. Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight and regular watering. Grow several plants together in blocks rather than isolated rows to improve wind pollination and cob development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Zea mays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Ornamental Corn \/ Decorative Multicolour Maize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety: Little Jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Warm-season annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCob Type: Small, decorative ears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKernel Colours: Mixed red, yellow, orange, purple, brown and dark shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height: Approximately 120–150 cm, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, grass-like stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination: Wind-pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use: Decorative cobs and dried arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-20 F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Approximately 3–4 plants, with careful feeding and watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-24 F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Approximately 4–6 plants, with suitable spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-28 F Grow Bag – 28 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Approximately 5–7 plants, depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best pollination, grow multiple corn plants together. Even when grown in large grow bags, a group of bags or a garden-bed block is preferable to a single isolated container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Bhalu Mitti \/ Garden Soil + 30% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e + 20% Cocopeat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fertile, well-draining soil with sufficient organic matter. Corn requires consistent nutrition and moisture during rapid growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Direct sowing preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth: Approximately 2.5–4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 5–10 days under favourable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature: 24–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing: Approximately 20–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRow Spacing: Approximately 60–75 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination: Wind-pollinated; block planting recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessary transplanting. Thin crowded seedlings after establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours or more daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during tassel formation, silk emergence and cob development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged dryness and waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright annual maize plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Harvest: Mature ornamental cobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKernel Appearance: Multicoloured, hard and glossy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Time: When cobs are fully mature and husks begin drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use: Dried decorative arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow cobs to mature fully on the plant before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvesting, remove loose outer husks and dry the cobs thoroughly in a shaded, well-ventilated location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination \u0026amp; Cob Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental Corn develops male tassels at the top of the plant and female silks on the developing ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind carries pollen from the tassels to the silks. Inadequate pollination may result in partially filled cobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor better results, grow multiple plants together in short rows or blocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf other maize varieties are flowering nearby, cross-pollination may influence the appearance or genetic purity of the resulting kernels and saved seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide balanced additional nutrition as required during rapid vegetative growth and cob development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid nutrient deficiencies, especially during tasseling and ear formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Summer Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide abundant direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain regular watering during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect tall plants from strong winds where necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure proper drainage during monsoon rains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor for common maize pests, including stem borers and fall armyworm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain good plant spacing and airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried corn arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn-themed decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative baskets and table displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRustic wreaths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal home décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental vegetable gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourful garden borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Jewels is primarily an ornamental corn variety. It should not be marketed as tender, fresh sweet corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GardeningwithJavedIqbal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardening with Javed Iqbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914481504513,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/6266\/6497\/files\/OrnamentalCorn_LittleJewels_Multicolour__GREENGARDENS_2.png?v=1792574570","url":"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/ornamental-corn-little-jewels-multicolour-seeds","provider":"Green Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}