Rhode Island White Cap Flint Corn

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Bred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years. Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup. Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant. However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the variety and sought to preserve it for future generations. Seed has high oil content, compared to modern dent varieties, and also stores well. 110 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds. Please call to inquire about larger quantities of this variety. Check out our Succotash Bean to see yet another important historical variety developed by the Narragansett tribe. Show more