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- Days to maturity
- 91–92 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Country Gentleman is an 1890 white heirloom famous for its shoepeg kernels: narrow, deep, irregular kernels crowded so tightly that the ears have no visible rows. That dense packing made it a favorite for home canning in Southern kitchens through much of the 20th century. It is a standard sugary (su) type with rich, complex flavor, late at around 88 to 95 days, with 8-inch ears on 6-foot or taller plants. Because it is open pollinated you can save seed; give it 250 to 400 feet of isolation or a two-week timing gap from other corn. Sow an inch deep in a block after frost.
Country Gentleman traits
- White su heirloom from 1890, open pollinated
- Shoepeg kernels with no defined rows
- Late season, around 88 to 95 days
- Ears about 8 inches on plants 6 feet and taller
- Rich, complex old-fashioned flavor
Good for
- Home canning
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Gentleman this page | 91–92 days | — | — |
| Silver Queen | 91–96 days | — | — |
| Fiesta | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Golden Queen | 92 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Robust White | 92 days | — | — |
Country Gentleman FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Country Gentleman?
Country Gentleman is an 1890 white heirloom famous for its shoepeg kernels: narrow, deep, irregular kernels crowded so tightly that the ears have no visible rows. That dense packing made it a favorite for home canning in Southern kitchens through much of the 20th century.
How many days to maturity is Country Gentleman?
Country Gentleman is listed at 91–92 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Country Gentleman compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Country Gentleman: 91–92 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Silver Queen (91–96 days), Fiesta (92–100 days), Golden Queen (92 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Country Gentleman good for?
Country Gentleman is grown for home canning, fresh eating on the cob, seed saving.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.