Territorial Seed Company Stowell's Evergreen Corn

Being open-pollinated means the plants are pollinated naturally by wind or insects, and the seeds you harvest will grow true to the parent plant. This allows you to save seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons, unlike hybrid varieties.

Corn is wind-pollinated, and planting in blocks—rather than a single long row—ensures that pollen from the tassels falls effectively onto the silks of neighboring ears. This method significantly improves kernel development and ensures you get full, well-filled ears.

This variety typically matures in 80 to 100 days. Because it is an heirloom, the harvest window is slightly more flexible, as the kernels maintain their tender, sweet quality in the field longer than many modern varieties.

You should sow seeds 4 inches apart and eventually thin the seedlings to 8–12 inches apart. Rows should be spaced 24–30 inches apart to provide the tall plants with adequate airflow and root space.

Yes, because this is an open-pollinated heirloom, you can save the seeds from your harvest. Just ensure the corn is fully mature and dried properly before storing the seeds in a cool, dry place.

Stowell's Evergreen thrives in full sun with moderate, consistent watering. It is an annual vegetable that performs best when planted in fertile, well-draining soil once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.