Many great inventions have come out of Oklahoma and this rainbow-colored corn is another incredible creation to add to the list. Glass Gem Corn was created by a Cherokee farmer and breeder from Oklahoma and became an internet sensation in 2012. You won’t find it in the grocery store but you can buy the seeds and grow your own in your backyard. Check it out:
Carl Barnes was an Oklahoma farmer who played around with his crop’s strains and created a one-of-a-kind corn using heritage seeds.
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He used many forgotten strains and by using selective breeding, he created the most brilliant colors.
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The corn shines with the brightest colors, and after word got out, it quickly became an internet sensation.
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You can buy The Glass Gem Seeds online for only $4.95. You can choose from a variety of colors and types.
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And grow it right in your own backyard. The seeds are now one of 2,000 unique varieties conserved by the Native Seeds/Search Organization.
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This corn is unlike anything you’ll find in the grocery store…and it was invented right here in the Sooner State.
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Many farmers grow their corn and are able to get creative with the colors that are produced. Isn’t this the coolest looking corn ever?!
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The corn has been featured and recognized by many publications around the country. Try it out and buy some of these famous corn seeds that were birthed here in Oklahoma.
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To purchase Glass Gem Corn seeds, click here.
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Check out these 9 other incredible inventions to come out of Oklahoma.
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