Category: Corn

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Luther Hill White Sweet Corn

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Luther Hill White Sweet Corn 

80 Days

25 seeds

Introduced in 1902 in Andover Township, New Jersey, at Rutgers University’s horticulturalist, Luther Hill. The sweetest heirloom corn there is, and the most popular among heirloom growers in the Jersey area for well over 50 years. Silver Queen, the highly successful hybrid sweet corn, was developed from Luther Hill Sweet Corn and is still used by breeders to this day to impart exceptional flavor to hybrid sweet corn. Luther Hill’s flavor is unrivaled compared to any other open-pollinated corns.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1″ deep, 8-12″ apart, in well drained soil and full sun.Plant in blocks instead of rows for better pollination. Sow seeds when ground is warm, as corn will not germinate when the ground is still cold. Benefits from Nitrogen amended soil with plenty of water.

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Golden Bantam Corn 8 Row

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80 Days

25 Seeds

This is the original 8 Row Golden Bantam Corn that was accidentally grown by William Chambers of Massachusetts in the late 1800’s and was released for sale publicly in 1902. This very sweet yellow corn produces 6″ cobs on 5′ plants and is great fresh or frozen. Make sure to eat or freeze soon after harvesting as the sugars will turn to starches if left too long.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1-2″ deep 10″ apart in full sun when ground is very warm and all chance of frost has past. Corn will not germinate in the cold, temperatures must be above 20 degrees Celsius. Corn is best planted in blocks instead of rows for better pollination. Plants will benefit from a fish fertilizer, compost, blood & bone meal and consistent watering.