Corn, Sweet- Country Gentlemen

Description

Country Gentlemen sweet corn is an heirloom variety known for its distinct flavor, tenderness, and small, juicy kernels. With its smooth, creamy texture and subtle sweetness, it’s the perfect choice for fresh eating, canning, or freezing for year-round enjoyment.

Features:

Creamy, Tender Kernels: This variety produces small, tender kernels that are packed with creamy, sweet flavor, perfect for fresh or preserved dishes.

Heirloom Quality: A classic, open-pollinated variety treasured for its high-quality produce and exceptional taste, passed down for generations.

High Yielding: Produces multiple ears per plant, ensuring a bountiful harvest with consistent ear size.

Unique Appearance: Features irregular kernels that add character to this heirloom variety, making it visually distinctive in the garden and on the table.

Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, boiling, or preserving for later use in canned or frozen dishes.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual Vegetable (Sweet Corn)

Mature Size: Ears grow approximately 6-7 inches long, with plump and tightly packed kernels

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

Planting Season: Best planted after the last frost in late spring, once soil temperatures have reached around 60°F

Planting Spacing: Space seeds 12 inches apart, with rows spaced about 30 inches apart to promote proper air circulation and healthy development

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

Harvest Time: Harvest when kernels are plump and tender, with the milky juice present when pressing the kernels to check for ripeness.