General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Fruit: Edible to birds
Edible Parts: Fruit
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Not suitable for containers

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Country Gentleman'.

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Common names
  • Sweet Corn
  • Corn
Also sold as:
  • Country Gentelman

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Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, San Antonio, Texas -- Bad Internet right now; If in wrong place, feel free to comment. Photos might jump sometimes
Date: 2022-04-04

Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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From Johnson & Stokes 1894 seed annual - Courtesy of the Victory

Courtesy Annie's Heirloom Seeds
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 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on May 4, 2013 9:47 AM concerning plant:
    An antique that has stood the test of time. I grew up calling it Shoepeg because of the irregular arrangement of the kernels. Competitive with Stowell's Evergreen. It is a little better quality than field corn, but not competitive with modern varieties. Large ears and is productive. Still widely used for creamed corn. There is a modern hybrid (Co-Gent) of similar appearance that is used for commercial canned creamed corn.

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