Hjerleid Blue Corn, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This mid-season-maturing corn topped the list when Seed Savers Exchange staff ranked a dozen corn varieties for flavor in 2018! The ears of this white sweet corn turn a striking dark blue at maturity but are most flavorful (and have tender kernels) when just slightly blue in color. SSE received this variety from Marvin Gonitzke, who in turn received it from Eugene Hjerleid, a coworker at Johnson Printing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This corn was grown since at least the early 1940s in Blair, Wisconsin, by Eugene’s grandfather, Ludwig Hjerleid. 100 days. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic 
• Historic Variety 
• Plants grow 4-6 feet tall and ears reaching 4-6 inches long 
  
• Ideal for freezing and fresh eating 
• Sweet corn 
• 100 days 
• New for 2023 
• From the collection 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1” deep after the danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8” apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of water. 

• Direct Seed: 4" Apart 
• Germination: 4-21 Days 
• Row Aparts: 36-48" 
• Light: Full Sun 

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