Corn Country Gentleman (Zea mays)
Old variety of corn introduced around 1890 in the USA, soft and sweet. Plant over 2 m tall, producing two to three 20 cm spikes. The long white grains are not arranged in a row, but in a totally irregular fashion. Cook longer to extract the flavor. Excellent on the BBQ.
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Rare, share.
Old variety of corn introduced around 1890 in the USA.
Plant type: Annual |
Quantity: Envelope of about 40 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Erected |
Soil: Rich |
Watering: Low water requirement |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Days to maturity: 95 days |
Germination: 5 to 10 days |
Plant spacing: 25 cm |
Row spacing: 40 cm |
Depth: 2 cm to 3 cm |
Width: 30 cm |
Height: 2 m |
Color: blanc |
Family: Poaceae |