DESCRIPTION
Very popular corn for decades! Sturdy 7’H plants produce (2) 8-9″L x 2″ ears set at 20″ with 14-16 rows of deep golden yellow, tender kernels. Very consistent producer. Holds flavor well after harvest. Great for canning, freezing and eating fresh. Drought resistant.
CLASSIFICATIONSHYBRID
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention.Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait.Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
SU – NORMAL SUGAR
Normal sugar and harty flavor with a firm/creamy texture. The standard that has been around for years.Sugar converts to starch rapidly after harvest.Isolate from field, ornamental, popcorn and SH2 groups.
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
| Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oz. | 8-12″ | 30-48″ | 1-2″ |
* This is an estimated guide.Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
86 days
APPROXIMATE SEED COUNT
- 120 per Oz.
- 1,900 per Lb.
COMPANIONS
- Bean
- Cucumber
- Melon
- Parsley
- Pea
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Squash
ALLIES
- Odorless marigold and white geranium deter Japanese beetles
- Pigweed raises nutrients from the subsoil to where the corn can reach them
ENEMIES
- Tomatoes and corn are attacked by the same worm
