Description
50 Seeds per pack
(Zea mays) 76 – 100 days. Non-GMO Pencil Cob Heirloom Open Pollinated Corn is an old Shoepeg type dry corn with very deep kernels and almost no cob. Pencil Cob is very sweet at the milk stage and has sturdy 6 ft. tall plants.
Planting Instructions for Pencil Cob Non-GMO Corn Seeds
Heirloom Non GMO Corn is a warm to hot season annual, sensitive to cool soil. Direct seed heirloom corn when soil reaches 65-70°F. Plant seeds 1- 2″ deep, 4-6″ apart, in rows 20-30″ apart, in full sun. Corn is wind pollinated, so plant in blocks of at least 4 rows. Germination should occur in 4 – 10 days in soil 65-85°F. When plants reach 4-5″ tall thin to 8-12″ apart.
FAQ:
How long does Pencil Cob Heirloom Corn take to mature?
This variety matures within 76 to 100 days.
What type of corn is Pencil Cob Heirloom Corn?
It is an old Shoepeg-type dry corn with very deep kernels and almost no cob.
What makes Pencil Cob Corn unique in terms of kernel and cob structure?
This variety has very deep kernels and a minimal cob, which is a distinctive feature of the Pencil Cob type.
How tall do Pencil Cob Corn plants grow?
The plants grow to a sturdy height of around 6 feet.
Is Pencil Cob Corn sweet when harvested at the milk stage?
Yes, it is known for its sweetness when harvested during the milk stage.
Sharon Wood (verified owner) –
Have looked many places for this and finally found it. So thankful. Will be reordering.
Michele E. (verified owner) –
I was happy to find seed for Pencil cob corn. I will be buying it again in the future.