95 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Stowells Evergreen Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn (95 days) was originally developed by Nathaniel Newman Stowell of Burlington, New Jersey in 1848. Stowell was a farmer and spent some years refining this variety, which he developed by crossing Menomony Soft Corn and Northern Sugar Corn. In the fall of 1855, he sold just two ears of seed corn to a close friend for four dollars, on the agreement that the seed was for personal use only. Stowell's "friend" then re-sold the same seed for a whopping $20,000 to Thoburn and Company who released the variety commercially in late 1856. This delicious white sweet corn is regarded as the "King of All White Sweet Corn Varieties", has been popular for over 162 years. Stowell's Evergreen matures slowly over a long period, extending the usual harvest and produces 9 inch ears with 16 to 20 rows of plump, sweet white kernels. ~140 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Zea mays Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter Days to Maturity: 95 Days to Germination: 7-10 Germination Temperature: 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) Seeding Depth: 1.5-2 inches Direct Sow: Yes Corn Type: Sweet - Sweet Corn is the most popular corn for eating as corn on the cob or corn niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early before the sugars turn to starch. This is your classic barbeque and picnic summer corn. Plant Spacing: 10-15 inches Row Spacing: 24-36 inches Plant Height: 96-108 inches Plant Width: 8-12 inches Growth Habit: Upright Growth Speed: Mid - Ready for harvest around 80 to 95 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. Soil Preference: Temperature Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Stowells Evergreen Corn Color: White Stowells Evergreen Corn Flavor: Sugary (su) - A subcategory of sweet corn that is closest to 'old fashioned' corn on the cob flavor. Sugars convert to starch soon after picking, so best enjoyed freshly picked. Special Use: Canning or Freezing - This variety may be stored by canning or freezing to be used throughout the year. Machine Harvest Friendly: Yes Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn "The best known and best loved of all the late sweet corns." Learn how to grow the absolute best corn! 1884 D.M. Ferry Seed Co. Catalog says about Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn. "This variety is intermediate in its season, and if planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining in a condition suitable for boiling a long time." 1918 Alneer Bros. Seed Co. Catalog says about. Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn... A well known good late sort of excellent quality." 1933 R.H. Shumway Seed Co. Catalog says about Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn... "the standard late variety, widely grown by market gardeners, and poplar for the home garden and for canning. the stalks are 7 to 7.5 feet tall, producing ears about 8 inches long with 14 to 20 closely packed rows. kernels are very deep, white, tender, and sweet flavored. This type remains in the table condition longer than most others." *Please be aware that a negative test result, while not guaranteeing genetic purity, greatly improves your chances that the seed is NOT contaminated with Genetically Engineered (GE) traits. PCR Analysis tests are costly, but we are committed to our stance on GE contamination in our seed. 1/2 oz - Approximately 67 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 2152 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 10,760 Seeds 25 lb - Approximately 53,800 Seeds
