vegetable variety in zone 5b
Country Gentleman sweet corn in zone 5b
Country Gentleman · Zea mays var. saccharata
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 100
The verdict
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About Country Gentleman
Sweet, milky, classic shoepeg-style; small white kernels in irregular pattern (no rows). Heritage 1890s American variety, cream-style and creamed corn standard.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Country Gentleman in adjacent zones
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Country Gentleman sweet corn grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Country Gentleman is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 5b.
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