This plant grew and produced well. I am not a big fan of the corn itself, though. My kids wouldn't eat it because of it's odd appearance....Read More There are much better varieties out there.
Introduced in 1890 by S.D. Woodruff and Sons this is a very old variety t...Read Morehat has remained popular for many generations.
The 7 to 8" ears usually grow 2 to a stalk, and the stalks average 7 to 8'.
This was a popular open pollinated sweet corn along with Stowells Evergreen and Black Mexican in the early part of the 20 th century. It ...Read Moreis still grown commercially for Cream style corn. The long irregular spaced kernels lead to the alternate name "Shoepeg". It is a very large plant so if field grown needs to be spaced 18 - 24 inches. Before the advent of concentrated fertilizers, normal spacing was 36 - 42 inches.
This is a remarkable heirloom. The large stalks formed ears rather late here in the Pacific Northwest and just barely ripened before fro...Read Morest. Ears were a good 8-10" with irregularly placed whitish-yellow kernals (a natural characteristic of the variety). Excellent roasting corn with a very sweet and nutty flavor.
This plant grew and produced well. I am not a big fan of the corn itself, though. My kids wouldn't eat it because of it's odd appearance....Read More
Information only, I have not grown this variety.
Introduced in 1890 by S.D. Woodruff and Sons this is a very old variety t...Read More
This was a popular open pollinated sweet corn along with Stowells Evergreen and Black Mexican in the early part of the 20 th century. It ...Read More
This is a remarkable heirloom. The large stalks formed ears rather late here in the Pacific Northwest and just barely ripened before fro...Read More