Lancaster Sure Crop

Thursday, 17 September 2009 12:59

110 days Dating back to the early 1900s, Isaac Hershey, and later Isaac's son Noah, developed this historic variety over a period of years in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.   They crossed many varieties selecting for early maturity, disease resistance, ease of harvest and uniformity.   Over 10% of all U.S. bred modern hybrid corn varieties can trace their heritage back to this variety. The ears are nine to twelve inches long with sixteen to eighteen rows of large, yellow, dent kernels.   The stalks grow tall and leafy with sturdy root systems.   Strong root system for better resistance to wind or drought.   Good as a silage variety.   Towering 10 -12' tall plants Long 9 - 12" narrow ears High ear placement Primarily grown as a silo corn and simply pleasure. Stalks grow extremely tall and is a lot of fun to show off to neighbors. Go to table of corn varieties