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Virginia White Gourdseed corn is an exceptionally tall variety that produces very firm kernels which are best suited to milling or use as a feed corn.

Latin Name

Zea Mays


Family

Poaceae


Type of Plant

Annuals Annuals
Crops Crops
Vegetables Vegetables

Seasons

Summer Summer

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 12'
Max spread Max Spread: 2'

Uses

  • Annual
  • Crop
  • Edible
  • Vegetable

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Tolerances

  • Black Walnut

  • Colors


    Native Range

    Mexico


    History

    In October of 1786, Washington wrote of harvesting some of his corn for plantation use.


    Other Details

    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Fruit Garden & Nursery

  • Fruit Garden & Nursery

  • Hardiness Zones

    USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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