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Zea mays

Excellent flavor and tender texture; good cool soil emergence. Compact 5-6' tall plants with ears 2' off the ground; 14-16 rows of kernels each. Good tip fill and husk coverage. Ears have an extended harvest window - check frequently for maturity. Intermediate resistance to rust and smut. Developed by Dr. Bill Tracy, Jared Zystro, Dr. Adrienne Shelton and Dr. John Navazio in collaboration with the Organic Seed Alliance and farmer Martin Diffley. Introduced in 2015 to huge success.

Growing instructions

Direct sow outdoors in late spring when the soil is warmer. Plant 2-5cm deep, 7.5cm apart and 60-90cm apart in row. Germination in 7-10 days. Add manure or compost to soil as corn is a heavy feeder. Prefers a soil pH of 5.8-6.8. Plant in dense blocks rather than single rows for better wind pollination.