Seed Count: Minimum 100
Grow Guide: Hickory King White Corn
- Sow: Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost. Sow again in mid summer.
- Light: Full Sun
- Water: Top 8" of soil 2x/week.
- Grow Temp: Soil Germination at 60F.
- Plant Depth & Distance: 1-2" deep and 10-15" apart.
- Row Spacing: 24-36" apart.
- Days to Maturity: 100-110
- Fertilization: prior to planting and when plant is 2' high.
- Frost Tolerant: No
- Ear Size: qty. 2 ears up to 12"
- Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
- Soil Type: Loam, high in nitrogen.
- Plant Height: 8'-12'
- Succession Planting: Yes
- Open-Pollinated: Yes
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Culinary: roast, flour, grits, hominy and cornmeal. Or raw from the stalk when tender for a sweeter refreshing snack.
Grow Tip: For best pollination and genetic variability plant corn in blocks, rather than long rows. Consider hand pollinating when working with small grow populations. Plant 2 seeds per mound and select strongest sprout.