Country Gentleman Corn, 1890 Heirloom, Organic Available

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Seed Exchange - A home garden variety grown for fresh eating or canning, this standard, late-season white corn has narrow “shoepeg” (non-rowed) kernels. Tapered 7-8" ears grow on 7-8' stalks that often produce two ears. This historic variety was introduced in 1890 by S. D. Woodruff & Sons of Orange, Connecticut. 88-92 days.  

  • Organic
  • Sweet corn
  • Plants grow 7-8 feet tall
  • 7-8 inch ears, often 2 per stalk
  • "Shoe-peg" kernels (non-rowed)
  • 88-92 days
  • 75 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after 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.

  • Plant 4" apart
  • Plant 1/2" Deep
  • Plant Rows 36-48" apart 

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