Corn does best when direct sown 1” deep, spaced at 18” centers. Plant when danger of frost has passed, after soaking seed overnight. For optimal pollination plant in blocks of 100. Harvest dry corn when husks are brown. Pick cob, fold husk back, and bring inside to dry completely. Remove kernels by rubbing two cobs together or with a mechanical corn sheller. Test for dryness with a hammer; dry kernels shatter and moist ones squish.
Seed Saving
Isolate from other corn varieties by 1/2 – 1 mile or two weeks for time isolation.
Shelley –
Where did you grow this variety? Oregon
This corn was attracting bees! They were all over the crop! It was humming! It tasted great too! We ground it up for polenta.
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