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.
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 |
Old variety of corn introduced around 1890 in the USA.