Chewy Corn Seeds (20 seeds) - Yellow, Black, Purple - Sticky Millet - Corn

Product Description

A traditional variety of corn from Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu.
Also known as Toukibi or Mochikibi corn.
Its simple, chewy texture, unlike the overly sweet varieties of recent years, is addictive.

?I am cultivating this traditional variety, which I received from a friend in Kumamoto Prefecture, because they wanted to taste it again after having eaten it in their childhood.

※We sow, manage, and harvest this corn in the same way as other types of corn.

◆Product Details◆

?Seeds of chewy textured corn, a traditional vegetable from the Kyushu region / 20 seeds

※Chewy corn, multi-colored / Original name

★These seeds are grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, through repeated cultivation for several years to decades.
★These seeds were harvested from a natural garden in the Harima region of Hyogo Prefecture, aiming for a strong vegetable variety that is resistant to pests and immune to diseases.

Shipping Method

?Simple postal shipping! (No compensation; additional charges for insured shipping)

Other
?My family has been farmers for generations, going back to my grandfather. My father was a part-time farmer until his retirement.
?To avoid causing trouble for neighboring farmers if the land becomes abandoned, I manage my farmland as a hobby, spending about an hour a day when I have time, as a form of weed control.
?I practice natural farming, which involves intercropping with companion plants, utilizing beneficial insects, and working for short periods, without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

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Vegetable Types: Snap peas, green onions, others