Sow Right Seeds Hickory King White Corn – Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Home Garden

Premium Hickory King White Corn for the Home Garden

Bring a rare cream-colored heirloom into your outdoor space with seeds from Sow Right Seeds. Hickory King White Corn grows tall, sturdy stalks and long ears, with kernels that are flat and slightly dented. After soaking, the skins peel away with ease, making prep simpler for a variety of cooking methods. This versatile variety shines whether you roast, boil, or dry for traditional cornmeal, flour, grits, or hominy. Each packet starts your garden journey with a promising harvest and a touch of heritage that can become a family favorite in seasons to come.

Planting, Growth, and Timing

These seeds offer reliable performance, especially in a sunny garden bed. Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days when soil temperatures reach 65–75F. Plant 1 inch deep and space plants 8–12 inches apart in full sun. Expect plants to reach 8–12 feet tall with a 6–8 foot spread, and harvest ears in about 90–110 days. The variety accommodates a broad climate range, from USDA zone 2 through 10.

• Germination window: 7–14 days at warm soil
• Planting depth and spacing: 1 inch deep, 8–12 inches apart
• Sun and vigor: full sun for best stalks
• Days to maturity: 90–110 days

Flavor, Texture, and Culinary Uses

The creamy, cream-colored kernels offer a classic corn flavor that lends itself to multiple kitchen paths. The ears perform well when roasted for a savory highlight, and the kernels are well suited for processing into cornmeal, flour, grits, or hominy. Visually, the light color adds charm to a garden harvest and can brighten a home canning or drying project.

• Roasting and fresh eating: gentle sweetness with a creamy profile
• Processing options: cornmeal, flour, grits, hominy
• Versatile in the kitchen: adaptable to many traditional preparations
• Seed packet note: minimum 18 g per packet (about 40 seeds)

Sustainability, Support, and Guarantees

Hailing from an operation powered by solar energy, this offering aligns with responsible gardening. Sow Right Seeds has signed the Safe Seed Pledge to provide fresh, non-GMO heirloom seeds for families. Each seed packet includes planting instructions, and if germination doesn’t meet expectations, we’re happy to assist in making it right.

Growing Hickory King White Corn can be a rewarding project for urban and backyard gardens alike. The combination of generous stalks, long ears, and versatile culinary potential creates a meaningful harvest without compromising ease of care. Consider planning succession plantings to extend your harvest window across the season.