(Zea mays) 25 seeds per pack. Seeds are from a deep purple (almost black) colored strain of the popular Purple Corn. An ancient type of corn, well-known in Peru and parts of South America. Purple Corn bears well-sized ears with large kernels that ripen to a deep purple-black color. Along with its various edible uses, this type of corn has come under much investigation of late for its alleged high levels of various health-beneficial antioxidants. Needs a very long growth season to set and ripen ears. #1931 Open pollinated. 110-120 days. Detailed seed germination instructions.