Tabloncillo Blanco
Zea mays. Maiz Blanco. From Maicoba in Mountain Pima territory in the mountains of east central Sonora. Traditionally planted with the summer rains in June and harvested in November. The large kernels of this variety are traditionally nixtamalized, and are prized for use in posole. The ears have wide kernels with dented tops, usually in 8 rows per ear, and are more floury in texture than Tabloncilla Perla. The plants grow 6 to 8' in height. From our Seed Bank Collection.
- Mostly floury kernels with some flinty texture present
- Origin: high desert, about 4900' elevation
- Ears are 5-8 inches in length
- Approx. 24g/50 seeds per packet.
- Limit 3 packets please
Zea mays. Maiz Blanco. From Maicoba in Mountain Pima territory in the mountains of east central Sonora. Traditionally planted with the summer rains in June and harvested in November. The large kernels of this variety are traditionally nixtamalized, and are prized for use in posole. The ears have wide kernels with dented tops, usually in 8 rows per ear, and are more floury in texture than Tabloncilla Perla. The plants grow 6 to 8' in height. From our Seed Bank Collection.
- Mostly floury kernels with some flinty texture present
- Origin: high desert, about 4900' elevation
- Ears are 5-8 inches in length
- Approx. 24g/50 seeds per packet.
- Limit 3 packets please