DESCRIPTION
Huge kernels not seen in modern corn! 12'H plants produce 2 ears per stalk. 8-9"L ears with 10-12 rows of large, flat white dented kernels per ear. Provides good support for pole beans. Tight husks help keep out beetles and corn worms. Does well in most soils. Excellent for roasting, grits, hominy meal and cornuts. High leafy green matter which makes it perfect for silage. Excellent for roasting, grits, hominy and cornuts.
CLASSIFICATIONS
OPEN POLLINATED
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
HEIRLOOM
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
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4 Oz. | 8-12" | 30-48" | 1-2" |
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
115 days
DISEASE TOLERANCE
Northern Corn Leaf Blight
Southern Corn Leaf Blight
COMPANIONS
- Bean
- Cucumber
- Melon
- Parsley
- Pea
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Squash
ALLIES
- Odorless marigold and white geranium deter Japanese beetles
- Pigweed raises nutrients from the subsoil to where the corn can reach them
ENEMIES
- Tomatoes and corn are attacked by the same worm