Hooker's Sweet Corn seeds
Introduced by Ida Hooker in Olympia WA around 70 years ago, this deep purple corn has grown in popularity in recent years. This corn is known for its exceptional sweet flavor and ideal stalks. Each stalk will grow to around 4-4.5 feet tall and produce 5-7 ears of corn each.Due to its sweetness, this corn is not only delicious on its own, but it's perfect for drying and grinding into corn flour. Surprise friends and family with a purple cornbread loaf, or cornbread muffins!
Seed count: 35
Botanic name:
Zea mays
Plant spacing:
Row: 24-30"
Spacing: 8-12"
Color:
Deep purple
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full
Utilization:
Hooker's Sweet Corn is a versatile heirloom variety that offers both culinary and decorative delights. Enjoy the young ears fresh by boiling, roasting, or grilling them for a sweet and tender treat. As the ears mature, their beautiful multi-colored kernels make them ideal for fall decorations. Use them in wreaths, centerpieces, or simply display the dried ears for a touch of rustic charm. Once the kernels are fully dry, grind them into cornmeal for delicious cornbread, muffins, or polenta.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
75-80
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:
Hooker's Sweet Indian Corn
