That sounds perfect for sq foot gardens or containers on the deck. It is edible - right?
Yes, the Gaspe is edible. It’s a flint corn. Here’s a description of it from a company that doesn’t ship to the US:
http://www.heritageharvestseed.com/corn.html#gaspe
There’s another place in Canada that carries this variety and they don’t ship to the US anymore either. Bah Humbug!