You have no items in your shopping cart.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
FAQ & Answers
We ship world wide
CONTACT US FOR MORE HELP
120 days. Zea mays. Open Pollinated. Boone County White Corn. The plant produces high yields of delicious, sweet white corn. It has huge 9 to 11" long ears of white kernels. The ears have 18 to 22 rows of tender kernels. It is ground for flour, grits, and cornmeal. Boone County White was once one of the most popular white corn varieties grown in the Southern Corn Belt. The plant is heavily leafed, which shades out unwanted weeds. It yields 70 to 90 bushels per acre. It was created in 1874 by Mr. James Riley of Boone County, Indiana. He released his new corn and named it Boone County White Corn. This variety does well under adverse weather conditions. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for Southern home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 221866. An 1899 heirloom variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102379
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 07/2025
Seeds Per Pound: 1,600
Plant Height: 10 to 12 ft tall
Planting Season: Spring/Summer
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Corn likes hot summers. Corn should be planted in specific patterns and distances, and separated by rows. Plant the seeds directly in the garden. Plant your seeds 2 weeks after the last frost date and when the soil has warmed up. Corn needs warm soil to germinate. The seeds may rot if the soil is too cool. The soil temperature needs to be higher than 75°F. Corn is pollinated by the wind, so it is important to plant the seeds in blocks of at least 3 rows in each direction. Planting in blocks also protects stalks from damage from high winds. Plants can grow 3 to 8 ft tall.
Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!
Requires well-loose, rich soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when planting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro and side dress with 33-0-0 plant food.
Carefully pull back the husk to see if the kernels are fully formed. Use a sharp knife to remove corn from stalks.