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@vavroom “Glass Gem corn was created through … natural selection and traditional breeding practices. Carl ‘White Eagle’ Barnes … became interested in growing heirloom corn varieties … to preserve the traditions and cultural identity of his Cherokee ancestors.” specialtyproduce.com/produce/Glass_Gem_Corn_9737.phpOn twitter.com
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@vavroom So not a heritage variety, but selectively bred, like so many traditional crops. After all, corn “should” only be a few inches long (teosinte).Permalink On twitter.com