Corn Seeds - Country Gentleman HEIRLOOM
- Shoepeg Type, Heirloom Sweet Corn
- Stalks up to 12 Ft with 8 Inches Ears
- Sweet, White Kernels
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Corn - Plant Country Gentleman Corn Seeds
Introduced in 1890, Country Gentleman Corn produces 8" long ears on very tall stalks. Kernels are not laid out in rows but instead are packed in a zigzag pattern. Sweet and delicious, kernels stand up well frozen for corn throughout the winter.
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Fast Facts
Name: Country Gentleman Shoepeg Corn Botanical Name: Zea mays "Country Gentleman" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: Up to 8" White Ears Days to Maturity: 90 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Warm Season Sowing Method: Direct or Indoor Sow Planting Depth: 1/2" Plant Spacing: 6" - 8" Seeds per Pound: NA Hardiness Zones: All Ships: Year-round -
Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Make sure the weather is warming up and your soil temperatures are at least 60-65 degrees--corn will not germinate and seeds can rot if soil temperatures are too cold.
- Best months are generally May-June, depending on your zone.
How to Plant:
- Plant in full sun in highly fertile, well drained soil with a 6.0 to 6.8 pH.
- Sweet corn will prefer rich soil with high nitrogen and plenty of moisture.
- Soil should be amended prior to planting with aged manure or rich compost.
- The ideal spot to plant corn would be in the same plot that yielded a healthy bean or pea crop the year before--these crops contribute the needed nitrogen to the soil.
- Corn is wind pollinated and, especially for smaller plots, should be planted in blocks, rather than long rows.
- Seeds should be planted 2-3 per hole, about 1-2 inches deep.
- Plantings should be approximately 12-15 inches apart, and rows should be 30-36 inches apart.
- If more than one seed sprouts from a single planting, they should be thinned to the strongest sprout.
- Shorter varieties can be planted closer, and sweeter varieties should be planted shallower.
- Water plots well after planting and keep consistently moist through germination and harvest. As weather becomes warmer, increase watering. Sufficient moisture is crucial for plants to develop and produce properly.
- Corn should be fertilized with a nitrogen rich food when plants are about 12-18 inches high and weeds should be controlled so they do not steal moisture and nutrients from your crop.
- Corn will produce a fairly shallow root system, so care should be taken not to damage it when removing weeds. Weed control in corn plots is best achieved by a thick mulching, which also helps to maintain moisture.
When to Harvest:
- Ears will be ready to harvest approximately 3 weeks after silk is visible and has become brown.
- Another way to check, pull down the leaves a bit to reveal the tip of the cob.
- The corn kernels should be firm and milky when cut open.
- To harvest, bend and pull ear downward from stalk with a twisting motion.
- Consume or freeze immediately for best quality.
**Rule of thumb, the sweeter the corn, the more water it will need, and the warmer the soil temperatures must be.
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