- Pencil Cob is so named because the cob is very thin allowing the kernels to grow long and deep.
Corn Seeds - Dent - Pencil Cob
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Zea mays Pencil Cob (73-100 days) is was named this way because the cob can be as thin as a pencil. This produces long and deep kernels.
73-100 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Pencil Cob Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Sweet / Dent / Flint / Pop Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Pencil Cob Corn Seeds is named this way because the cob can be as thin as a pencil. This produces long and deep kernels. ~120 seeds/oz.
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Pencil Cob Corn Seeds
Considered a shoepeg dent corn that was typically used as a roasting corn, but very flavorful in its milk stage for frying or creaming. Incredibly popular for southern style grits (opens in a new tab). However, one of the folks here at Sustainable Seed swears it makes the sweetest corn bread and it's all she will use.
Pencil Cob grows 6'-12' tall and produces 2-3 ears per stalk. What makes Pencil Cob still so popular? It has a very hearty corn flavor that is missing in most modern corns. Considered one of the absolute best roasting corn types.
- 1/2 oz - Approximately 60 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 2,080 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 10,400 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 57,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Zea mays |
| Pencil Cob Corn Color: | Yellow |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 73-100 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: | No |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Corn Type: | Dent - Dent gets its name from indentations that appear at the crown of each kernel when ripe. Dent corn has a high starch content and is commonly used for livestock feed or for grinding into corn flour. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 70 to 80 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
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