Corn – Country Gentleman Non GMO – Bulk

Description

Country Gentleman – Sweet Corn – (A.K.A. Shoepeg Corn) Bulk Quantities in 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., and 1 lb. Amounts.

Days to Maturity: 83 – 100 Days

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Botanical Name: ( Zea mays) 

Introduced in 1890 by Frank C. Woodruff of S. D. Woodruff & Sons in Orange, Connecticut, and the following year by Peter Henderson & Co. of New York, Country Gentleman quickly became a staple for large family gardens and market growers, alike. Frank Woodruff spent fourteen years selectively breeding this variety, refining its exceptional qualities. Unlike most corn, its creamy white kernels develop in a distinctive, irregular pattern, a hallmark of “shoe peg” corn. Long considered one of the best white sweet corn varieties, it was a mainstay in both fresh markets and canning operations for decades.

Country Gentleman stalks reach an impressive 7-8 feet, producing two to three well-filled ears per plant. Ears grow to 7-8 inches, packed with tender, creamy kernels renowned for their sweetness. The unique kernel arrangement gives it an unmatched texture, making it a unique fresh- eating-corn experience! Its robust plants produce consistent, heavy yields, making it ideal for those who need to feed a large family, preserve for winter, or sell at market. Its tall stalks also serve as a natural trellis for climbing crops, maximizing garden space. This late-season heirloom thrives in full sun and performs best in fertile, well-drained soil.

A top choice for fresh eating, processing, or large-scale freezing and canning, it retains its quality long after harvest. Whether served on the cob, turned into creamy chowder, or packed away for winter use, it delivers excellent flavor in every form. The flavor of this variety is well suited to cream-style corn, as well. Once a favorite roasting ear among old-timers, it later became a go-to variety for canning and freezing due to its rich, milky flavor.  For those who want smaller amounts, we offer standard-size seed packets.

Rich in fiber, B vitamins, and essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese, Country Gentleman provides both nourishment and dependable harvests. A tried-and-true variety for those who plant in bulk, it ensures a steady supply of high-quality sweet corn throughout the season, Country Gentleman – a truly dependable choice!

Disease Resistance: Corn Smut.

Planting Instructions for Country Gentleman Non GMO Corn Seeds

Country Gentleman 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 Country Gentleman Non GMO plants reach 4-5″ tall thin to 8-12″ apart.

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