Bloody Butcher Corn Seeds – 50 Heirloom Red Dent Corn for Planting

Bloody Butcher corn is a striking heirloom dent corn prized for its deep red and burgundy kernels. This open-pollinated variety has been grown in American gardens since the 1800s and remains a favorite for its dual purpose: it can be ground into flavorful cornmeal or left to dry for colorful autumn decorations. The tall stalks and rich-colored ears add dramatic height and texture to vegetable plots, homestead gardens, and ornamental borders.

Each ear produces tightly packed kernels that mature from creamy white to a deep blood-red as the season progresses. Whether you are growing a traditional staple crop or looking for a unique heirloom to share, Bloody Butcher delivers reliable performance and a memorable harvest.

Plant Features

• Heirloom dent corn with deep red to burgundy kernels
• Dual-purpose variety for cornmeal and fall decor
• Tall, sturdy stalks that reach 8 to 10 feet
• Open-pollinated and suitable for seed saving
• Produces 8 to 12 inch ears with 12 to 16 rows of kernels

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Zea mays
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, tall stalks
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 as an annual
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 8 to 10 feet
• Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant Bloody Butcher corn seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have reached at least 60°F. Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep in blocks of at least four rows rather than a single long row to ensure good pollination. Corn is a heavy feeder, so amend the soil with compost or a balanced fertilizer before planting.

Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and throughout the growing season, especially when tassels and silks appear. Side-dress with nitrogen when plants are about knee-high. For dent corn, allow ears to mature fully on the stalk until husks dry and kernels are hard before harvesting.

What's Included

50 Bloody Butcher corn seeds.