Bloody Butcher

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 13:28

120 days. Zea mays. Plant produces good yields of 12" long ears of red corn. These ears weigh approximately ½ pound. Bloody Butcher is an old dent-type corn has been grown in the United States since at least 1845. The stalks reach ten to twelve feet tall with two to six ears of corn per stalk. The kernels are striped red or dark red on pink to red cobs.   An occasional white ear may appear.  Can be used for roasting or frying when young but generally used for flour or corn meal.  Good flavored. Can be eaten fresh when young as corn on the cob, or used to make flour and cornmeal. Withstands heavy winds, drought and heat. A variety from West Virginia, USA. Plant Height: 14 ft tall. Go to table of corn varieties