75 days. Zea mays. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of beautiful 7 to 8" long blue-black corn. Used for making popcorn. Kernels pop white and tender. It makes a half a bushel from one pound of kernels. Excellent variety for roasting and grinding into cornmeal. It's a good choice for cornmeal or flour. Also used for fall decorations. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1860s. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 22636. LOT NO: R GERMINATION: 85% TEST DATE: 09/19 Seeds Per Pound: 1,600 Plant Height: 5 to 6 ft tall Planting Season: Spring/Summer Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun Planting Method: Direct Sow