Bloody Butcher Corn has been grown in the United States since 1845, making it a real American heirloom. The deep red kernels of Bloody Butcher Corn are traditionally used for flour, cornmeal, roasting, and frying. Bloody Butcher Corn has a true corn flavor that is hard to find nowadays. Bloody Butcher Corn is an heirloom ornamental corn that is known for its unusual and eye-appealing blood red kernels. The tall stalks produce large, heavy 8 to 12" long ears of solid red kernels that vary in hue. The kernels can be used for roasting or frying when young but are generally used for flour or cornmeal.