Country Gentleman Corn seeds
Country Gentleman corn is an old-time heirloom that was developed around 1890. This delicious and highly unique variety boasts bright green leaves and ivory cobs with kernels of varying shapes in sizes. Unlike other varieties, the kernels do not form uniform rows, but rather cover the cobs in a sporadic pattern. The flavor has been described as a well-rounded corn flavor with a sweet milkiness. Each stalk will yield 2-3 ears per plant.
Seed count: 30
Botanic name:
Zea mays
Plant spacing:
Plants should be spaced 10 - 12 inches apart in rows 24 - 36 inches apart.
Color:
Green foilage with white kernels
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Country Gentleman corn is best enjoyed with traditional preperation by grilling, frying, or boiling.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-90 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Not recommended
Container friendly:
Yes, to a degree. Corn can be grown in containers although with limited results. Stalks can be shorter and produce less cobs. The bigger the container, the better.
Other names:
Shoe Peg Corn, Shoe-Peg Corn
