CORN
(Zea mays)
SOIL pH 6.0 - Corn and popcorn is best grown in full sun, but make sure it does not shade your other crops when it reaches its full height. Corn is a heavy feeder, so work plenty of compost into the soil before planting. Sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is quite warm (70-72 degrees F.). Planting in soil that has not warmed sufficiently will cause the seeds to rot before they will sprout. Plant 3 seeds, 1 to 1.5 inches deep, every 12 inches. Rows should be about 24 inches apart. To insure proper formation of the ears, we suggest at least four rows of corn in the garden. For smaller gardens, try planting in a 4 foot by 4 foot block. Divide the block into 16, 1 foot by 1 foot, squares. Plant 3 to 4 seeds in the middle of each square. Thin to one plant in each 1 foot by 1 foot square. With this method, you can harvest 16 to 24 ears from a small garden area. Harvest when the kernels are full and milky when pinched. This will occur in 12 to 18 days after the silk first shows. The corn borer can be somewhat controlled by the regular spraying of Rotenone. Remember, corn will cross pollinate readily with other varieties of corn, resulting in poor quality ears or lack of flavor.
#O561 - ASHWORTH
70-85
days – This New York heirloom produces sweet, 7 inch ears filled with
crisp,
golden colored kernels. A great early variety that has excellent
flavor.
PKT. - 1 oz. - $2.75 (approximately
100 seeds) CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#57 - BLOODY BUTCHER 100-120 days -
A
very decorative heirloom that dates back to 1845. The large, 10
to
12 foot stalks each hold 2 to 6 ears of beautiful red kernels striped
with
a darker red color. Good for flour, cornmeal, or corn-on-the-cob
if picked when young.
PKT. - 1 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
100 seeds)
#58 - BLUE HOPI 75-110 days - An
heirloom flint corn used as a traditional staple of the Hopi Indians in
northern Arizona. The bushy, 5 foot stalks yield 8 to 10 inch
ears,
with smooth blue kernels. A good choice for making corn flour.
PKT. - 1 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
100 seeds)
#59 - BROOM CORN (Sorghum vulgare)
100
days - This stately red-seeded heirloom will surely enchant you, just
as
Ben Franklin was years ago! An ornamental sorghum that grows
5½
feet tall, it makes delightful old fashioned brooms, as well as
beautiful
dried arrangements.
PKT. - 200 Seeds - $1.99
#560 - BROOM CORN, MULTI-COLOR (Sorghum
vulgare)
100 days A delightful mix of earth-tone shades, including brown,
mahogany,
deep red and amber on tall, 7 to 9 foot stalks. Lovely in the
garden,
but equally delightful in dried flower bouquets.
PKT. - 200 Seeds - $1.99
#52 - COUNTRY
GENTLEMAN
95 days - Old fashioned shoe peg variety first introduced in 1890. The7
foot stalks yield irregularly spaced, 7 inch ears of white
kernels.
A good canner. It makes the best creamed corn ever, but also
excellent
on the cob!
PKT. - 1 1/2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
#51 - GOLDEN BANTAM
83 days - First introduced in 1902. This is the corn all others
are
compared to! Excellent quality. Plants grow 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 feet
tall,
and yields sweet, yellow kernels on 6 1/2 to 7 inch ears. Try some for
that good old-fashioned corn-on-the-cob flavor!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
225 seeds)
#55 - HICKORY KING
(White)
105 days - Stalks grow 8 feet tall, with large, white kernels on 8 to 9
inch long ears. Excellent variety for making corn meal, hominy or
corn nuts. Can be used as a roasting corn when picked
young.
Grows well in poor soil.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
#54 - INDIAN CORN
100 days - Very productive ornamental corn. Strong, 6 to 8 foot
tall
stalks have large decorative ears. A rainbow of different color
combinations!
Excellent for fall decorations, and is easy to grow!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
225 seeds)
#50 - SQUAW CORN
105 days -Ornamental flint corn with kernels in shades of yellow, red,
orange and blue. Large ears with strong stalks. May
also
be ground for corn meal, showing little sign of color. Excellent
for fall decorations!
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
225 seeds)
#53 - STOWELL'S EVERGREEN
100 days - The standard, white variety sweet corn, first
introduced
in 1848. Ears are 8 inches long and filled with tender, sweet
tasting
kernels. Great eaten on the cob. A favorite for
picnics
and cookouts!
PKT. - 1 1/2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
150 seeds)
#56 - TRUCKER'S FAVORITE WHITE
100 days - White dent corn that can be eaten fresh as roasting
ears.
Stalks grow 8 to 9 feet high. The 8 to 10 inch ears have 14 to 18 rows
of kernels. The dried kernels can be ground for flour or used as
livestock feed.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99 (approximately
175 seeds)
#562 - TRUCKER'S FAVORITE
YELLOW
100
days - Yellow dent corn that can be eaten fresh as roasting ears. The
stalks
grow 8 to 9 feet, and have 8-10 inch ears with 14-18 rows of kernels.
The
dried kernels can be ground for flour or used as livestock feed.
PKT. - 2 oz. - $1.99
(approximately
175 seeds)
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