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Broom Corn Seeds


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Broom Corn Seeds. By about 1810, the sorghum used in brooms, had acquired a new name, broom corn, as the british called all seed bearing plants, corn. the sorghum also looks similar to the sweet corn plant, and its tassel had become the broom material still used in quality brooms today. Harvest anytime after seed heads have developed.

Heirloom Broom Corn Seeds Terroir Seeds
Heirloom Broom Corn Seeds Terroir Seeds from store.underwoodgardens.com

Wider spacing will promote thicker stalks. Broom corn plants grow slowly at first but rapidly after they are a foot tall. Broom corn stalks are great for making brooms and creating aesthetic autumn arrangements.

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Heirloom Broom Corn Seeds Terroir Seeds

Farmers plant broom corn between the middle of may and the middle of june, planting seeds 2 inches apart in rows 28 inches to 48 inches apart. Broom corn produces big, fluffy seed heads that resemble the end of a broom. Learn about the history, varieties and benefits of broom corn, a plant that can be used for making brooms or feeding birds. Use in fall arrangements fresh.

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