CORN ‘Manning White’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Zea mays
Please note: This rare, Australian variety may have some red cobs due to the difficulty of getting enough seed stock to create pure genetics.
- Traditional Australian heirloom corn with creamy white kernels.
- Renowned for its sweet, tender texture and excellent flavor.
- Produces large, full cobs with smooth, uniform kernels.
- Ideal for fresh eating, roasting, or drying for cornmeal and flour.
- Drought-tolerant and adaptable to various growing conditions.
- Strong, upright plants reaching 2 – 2.5 meters in height.
- Perfect for home gardeners and sustainable farming.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, tall-growing corn reaching 2 – 2.5 meters
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: October – December (after last frost)
- Subtropical: August – March
- Tropical: March – August
- Cool: November – January
- Arid: August – January
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; prepare with compost
- Spacing: 25 – 30 cm between plants, with rows 60 cm apart
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and ear development.
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest when kernels are plump and milky for fresh eating, or allow to dry for milling.
Harvest:
90 – 120 days after sowing, depending on intended use (fresh, dried, or ornamental).
