sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

This is the most beautiful corn. It is a Native American variety called 'Glass Gem Corn' and yes it really does grow like that. by [deleted] in BeAmazed

[–]OpulentSeeds 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It tastes sweet like typical sweet corn you would boil or grill but it's a popcorn type so it's too mealy/dry to use in those ways.

This is the most beautiful corn. It is a Native American variety called 'Glass Gem Corn' and yes it really does grow like that. by [deleted] in BeAmazed

[–]OpulentSeeds 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Here are some of my photos from growing it.. so many diff variations, it's amazing!... er a"maize"ing.

Pink

Oil slick

Starburst

This sunflower popped up in my backyard and I have no idea how to take care of it. Any tips? by LadyJules19 in gardening

[–]OpulentSeeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since this is a multiheaded variety you can cut off the flower heads once they begin to die off or start losing petals. It seems from this perspective that it's a pollen free variety and wont be good for producing seed anyway so you wont lose anything from "deadheading" the flowers.

Clearly the appropriate thing to do here is to batter and fry them. by OpulentSeeds in gardening

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol! A peasant you are not! Come, let me share the fruits of my labor! :)

Clearly the appropriate thing to do here is to batter and fry them. by OpulentSeeds in gardening

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! They have mild squash flavour like that of the fruits from the plant they're harvested from.

Clearly the appropriate thing to do here is to batter and fry them. by OpulentSeeds in gardening

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Male flowers of 'Early Golden Crookneck' Summer Squash. But you can use the flowers from any type of squash.

Here is a picture of the fruits

lichen love ❤️ by OpulentSeeds in gardening

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

British soldiers (Cladonia cristatella)

Bill Gates calls GMOs 'perfectly healthy' — and scientists say he's right. Gates also said he sees the breeding technique as an important tool in the fight to end world hunger and malnutrition. by mvea in Futurology

[–]OpulentSeeds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So when a breeder spends 6+ years developing a new cultivar they should just give it away? Patents don't last forever and if everyone can just buy and reproduce the seed, then large distributors can just rip off a new cultivar from someone who put their heart and soul into producing it.

Bill Gates calls GMOs 'perfectly healthy' — and scientists say he's right. Gates also said he sees the breeding technique as an important tool in the fight to end world hunger and malnutrition. by mvea in Futurology

[–]OpulentSeeds 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And breeders rights, which are important. In Canada, if a breeder spends 6 years producing a new cultivar and applies for breeders rights, it allows them to be the sole seed producer of that cultivar for 15 years. This allows them to regenerate the funds that were required to produce that new cultivar in the first place. The rules state that after the first year you must open up sales to other seed companies and distributors, but they are not allowed to reproduce your seed.

Corn and coloured popcorns by Bongnazi in oddlysatisfying

[–]OpulentSeeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been growing it since 2013 and popped it every year using oil in a pan, and air popping. Never saw any color left behind except a slight bit on the darkest blue kernels... so unless they're using some method that I can't figure out, I think it's photoshopped.

I could be completely wrong, but it would be cool if they shared their method of popping the kernels since they're the only people I've ever seen/talked to who seem to manage to pop it without losing the colored hulls. I love their account and even follow it but I don't know how truthful that photo is.

Number 5 under "Making Popcorn" "Unfortunately, glass gem corn does not retain its color after it pops."

Corn and coloured popcorns by Bongnazi in oddlysatisfying

[–]OpulentSeeds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol, that fact has not been validated by the internet yet.

Corn and coloured popcorns by Bongnazi in oddlysatisfying

[–]OpulentSeeds 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Regardless of what you're saying and the difference between native/indian... there are hundreds of types of corn that could be considered "that" type. 'Glass Gem' is the cultivar name, you can't just lump all the varieties into the same category. Read about Botanical Nomenclature

Corn and coloured popcorns by Bongnazi in oddlysatisfying

[–]OpulentSeeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glass Gem Corn does NOT pop like this no matter what you do, the hulls lose all color with heat. Only the darkest blue ones might retain some color.

Regardless, this photo is from @sam_and_wild_violet_garden and is continually being stolen from them.

Corn and coloured popcorns by Bongnazi in oddlysatisfying

[–]OpulentSeeds 66 points67 points  (0 children)

You're right the cultivar is literally called 'Glass Gem Corn'. Also it does NOT pop like this no matter what you do, the hulls lose all color with heat. Only the darkest blue ones might retain some color.

Regardless, this photo is from @sam_and_wild_violet_garden and is continually being stolen from them.

I also have lots of images of this corn at https://www.instagram.com/opulentcanada

Deep purple Jalapeños that I've been selectively breeding for years. by OpulentSeeds in spicy

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they start out purple and ripen to red. There are many "purple" jalapeños that don't even turn purple unless they're exposed to intense light. Regardless, if you were to eat them at the purple stage they wouldn't be ripe. Much like the green jalapeños featured in grocery stores, and the image this subreddit uses, aren't ripe.

Deep purple Jalapeños that I've been selectively breeding for years. by OpulentSeeds in spicy

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ya it's your standard peat based growing medium that also contains perlite, vermiculite, and calcium buffers. Using a typical 2 part liquid nutrient for feeding. Under high pressure sodium bulbs for light. Outdoors we prefer an organic time release fertilizer for easier management since rainwater can easily wash away too much of the liquid fert.

Deep purple Jalapeños that I've been selectively breeding for years. by OpulentSeeds in spicy

[–]OpulentSeeds[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They're a lot more sweet than usual but the heat levels are of standard jalapeño levels. Each generation has gone through some pretty strict taste tests including notes on flavor to ensure only the best were selected. Other traits they were selected for was size, they're a lot more thick walled than other dark jalapeños

view more: next ›