CORN ‘Silvermine’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Zea mays
- Heirloom variety known for its large, silvery-white kernels.
- Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, and grinding into cornmeal.
- Produces long, uniform cobs with rich, creamy-white kernels.
- Highly productive and resistant to drought and heat.
- Strong, sturdy plants reaching 2 – 2.5 meters in height.
- Ideal for sustainable gardening and traditional culinary uses.
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 milky for fresh eating, or allow to dry for milling and storage.
Harvest:
90 – 120 days after sowing, depending on intended use (fresh, dried, or ornamental).
