Corn, Maize- Macleay Valley White

Description

Macleay Valley White maize is a high-quality, versatile corn variety known for its striking white kernels and excellent eating quality. Native to the Macleay Valley, this corn provides both ornamental value and a delicious, mild-sweet flavor perfect for a variety of uses, from fresh eating to making flour.

Features:

Pure White Kernels: Produces smooth, creamy white kernels that make for an elegant addition to your garden and meals.

Mild-Sweet Flavor: Offers a sweet, mild taste and tender texture, perfect for fresh eating, grilling, and canning.

Heirloom Variety: This open-pollinated, non-GMO corn has been cultivated for generations, preserving its time-honored taste and reliable growth characteristics.

Good Yielding: Produces multiple full ears per plant, making it a great choice for both home gardeners and larger harvests.

Versatile Culinary Use: Excellent for fresh consumption, making flour, or adding a unique color to ornamental corn displays when dried.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable (Maize)

Mature Size: Ears grow approximately 7-8 inches long with tightly packed white kernels

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep in fertile, well-drained soil

Planting Season: Plant after the last frost in late spring when soil temperatures are at least 60°F

Planting Spacing: Space seeds about 12 inches apart with rows 30 inches apart for optimal growth and healthy air circulation

Growing Time: Approximately 75-85 days from sowing to harvest

Harvest Time: Harvest when the kernels are fully mature and husks are dry, ready for fresh eating, preserving, or milling into flour.