Otto File Flint Corn
Zea mays
Heirloom variety with excellent flavor.
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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from $5.39
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Seeds | $5.39 | Out of Stock | |
| 300 Seeds | $14.49 | Out of Stock | |
| 8 Ounces | $29.99 | Out of Stock |
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.
| Days to Germination | 5 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 110 to 120 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Height at Maturity | 78 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 8 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |