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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
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- United States
Overview
Bloody Butcher is an open-pollinated heirloom dent corn from Virginia and Appalachia, documented since the 1840s. Tall, vigorous plants (10 feet or more) carry 2 or more ears of 8 to 12 inches with deep red kernels flecked darker, the most vividly colored of the old red dents. Young ears can be eaten on the cob at the milk stage; mature ears are dried and ground into a reddish, richly flavored cornmeal, or used for hominy, grits, and masa. Sow in blocks after the last frost, give it a long season, and let ears dry on the stalk or cure indoors.
Bloody Butcher traits
- Open-pollinated Appalachian heirloom dent corn
- Deep red kernels with dark accents
- Ears 8 to 12 inches, 2 or more per stalk
- Very tall plants
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Cornmeal and grits
- Roasting ears when young
- Hominy
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Butcher this page | 110 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
| Kalidia | 110 days | — | — |
| Mini Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
Bloody Butcher FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Bloody Butcher?
Bloody Butcher is an open-pollinated heirloom dent corn from Virginia and Appalachia, documented since the 1840s. Tall, vigorous plants (10 feet or more) carry 2 or more ears of 8 to 12 inches with deep red kernels flecked darker, the most vividly colored of the old red dents.
How many days to maturity is Bloody Butcher?
Bloody Butcher is listed at 110 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 Bloody Butcher compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Bloody Butcher: 110 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Black Amber (110 days), Feather Mixed (110 days), Indian Fingers (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bloody Butcher good for?
Bloody Butcher is grown for cornmeal and grits, roasting ears when young, hominy, seed saving.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.