Zea, Corn 'Otto File Flint' ~ 100 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
These delicious, gold to orange cobs, also known as Eight Row Flint Corn, originated in New England and were cultivated by northeastern Native American tribes for hundreds of years before making it over to Italy and then back again. Otto File's exceptional, creamy taste, high carotenoid and protein content made it a prized polenta corn in Italy for many years. This variety was passed through many hands before making it to our trial gardens. After growing and tasting it, we decided we had to make sure this variety doesn't disappear. Yields long, narrow 8-12 inch cobs, one per plant. There is some variation in color and plant height, but generally these are towering plants with deep golden kernels hued with bronze.
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Details
Direct sow outdoors after the threat of frost has passed, until mid-summer. Sow corn seeds directly 3-4 inches apart, in rows spaced 36 inches apart in blocks of at least 4 rows to insure proper pollination for kernel formation. Thin plants to indicated spacing if necessary. Corn requires fertile soil and little attention. Water during dry periods.
Carol Woodin enjoys spending time outdoors looking at and thinking about plants and habitats and making studies for future paintings. Her primary obsession has been orchids, though she also loves the color, shape, and drama of fruits and vegetables."
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Corn |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 61" - 72" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 8" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 5-10 |
| Days to Maturity | 110-120 |