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
Crops
Vegetables
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 12'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
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
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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