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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
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- United States
Overview
Oaxacan Green, or Oaxacan Green Dent, is a Zapotec heirloom dent corn from Oaxaca, Mexico, grown for tortillas, tamales, and other masa dishes. The 7-foot plants (often taller) bear 6 to 10-inch ears of green kernels, occasionally yellow or blue, that dry to a soft cream-green and grind into flavorful flour or feed. It comes from traditional milpa polyculture and does well interplanted with beans and squash. Plant several short rows in a block once frost is past, let the ears dry on the stalk, cure indoors, and isolate from other corn if saving seed.
Oaxacan Green traits
- Zapotec heirloom dent corn
- Green kernels, sometimes yellow or blue
- Ears 6 to 10 inches on 7-foot or taller plants
- Late-season maturity
- Suited to Three Sisters plantings
Good for
- Flour for tortillas and tamales
- Feed
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxacan Green this page | 105 days | — | — |
| Broom Corn Mix | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Indian Ornamental | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Seneca Indian | 105 days | — | — |
| Squaw | 105 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Wampum | 106 days | — | — |
Oaxacan Green FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Oaxacan Green?
Oaxacan Green, or Oaxacan Green Dent, is a Zapotec heirloom dent corn from Oaxaca, Mexico, grown for tortillas, tamales, and other masa dishes. The 7-foot plants (often taller) bear 6 to 10-inch ears of green kernels, occasionally yellow or blue, that dry to a soft cream-green and grind into flavorful flour or feed.
How many days to maturity is Oaxacan Green?
Oaxacan Green is listed at 105 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Oaxacan Green compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Oaxacan Green: 105 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Broom Corn Mix (105–120 days), Indian Ornamental (105–110 days), Seneca Indian (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Oaxacan Green good for?
Oaxacan Green is grown for flour for tortillas and tamales, feed, autumn decoration.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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