Lofthouse-Astronomy

Crop: Corn (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Use/Type: Sweet

Breeder: Joseph Lofthouse

OSSI Pledge Date: 10/16/2015

Release Date: 10/16/2015

Bred for Organic Systems: Yes

Commercial Availability: Yes

Variety Type: Finished Variety

Description

su. Open pollinated. Multi-colored. Mid-season (70-75 days). Selected for colorful cobs at milk stage. That fabulous old-fashioned corn taste: Chewy and flavorful without being overly sweet. Very tolerant of cold spring soil. A robust landrace that is reliable and easy to grow. Selected for subsistence-level growing conditions. An excellent choice for tough growing conditions and for people wanting to save their own seeds. Due to it’s high genetic diversity, this is an excellent corn for an emergency survival stash.

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners