Sweetcorn 'Luther Hill'
- Product number: 195130
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Maize
A rare but valuable white variety from 1902, cultivated by Luther Hill from Andover Township (Sussex). This historic variety produces 2-5 side shoots, each with 2 cobs. Therefore, give each plant enough space (40-50 cm). The cobs are balanced sweet, but be aware: historic corn is only at its best for 2-3 weeks, so don't harvest too late. Furthermore: eat it quickly after harvesting, waiting every day diminishes the taste. It tolerates poor summers well, making it a very good variety for Northern Europe! Once you've tasted a sweet landrace (at the optimal moment), you won't need a modern super-sweet hybrid anymore...
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Latin: Zea mays
Dutch: Suikermaïs
Also known as: Suikermaïs 'Luther Hill'
English: Sweetcorn
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- Flower colour: Inconspicuous, greenish flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Maize
- Dutch: Sweetcorn
- Also known as: Sweetcorn 'Luther Hill'
- English: Sweetcorn
