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'Hookers' Corn |
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Other
Midseason
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Specialty Corn
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Unusual, multi-colored, mid-season, sweet corn. 4- to 5-foot plants. Also known as Hooker.
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70-80
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.3 Stars)
Taste: (4.7 Stars)
Yield: (4.3 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 3
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/26/2023 by
Creed
- An experienced gardener
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Pierce, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I grew Hooker\'s again this year. Instead of growing it in the ground, I planted 5-6 seeds in a 20 gallon grow bag (12 grow bags in total) along with bean seeds. Once again, this corn was marvelously productive and very tasty. Very early, I was eating sweet corn long before any of my neighbors. \r\n\r\nI did encounter a problem, not related to the variety but to corn in general. I sourced my seeds from a different place than previously. Approximately 1/3 of the seeds that germinated produced "albino" plants. These plants had no chlorophyll in them at all and all died before reaching 5 inches tall. I consulted with a researcher at OSU and found that this is an inheritable trait and most likely occurred as a result of cross pollination with a different variety, approximately 3 generations back. I had planned on saving my own seed this year. Needless to say, none was saved, however, this has really motivated me to save seed for the future! It only takes one random act of cross pollination to threaten or destroy a variety and this was made clear to me with my albinos. \r\n\r\nAs far as Hooker\'s corn goes, it\'s still my number one favorite. Easy to grown, super early (can do two plantings!) plants are short which makes them more manageable for me. My neighbors gave me some of their corn to try (bigger cobs). I did. The taste of the Hooker\'s is far superior, in my opinion. Once again, rave reviews from me. I had some problems with small (1") grey slugs eating some holes in the leaves, but no pest problems at all other than the slugs. \r\nI saved a few ears and dried it (the kernels turn blueish-black) to use as "zombie" corn for Halloween decor. |
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Reviewed on 01/27/2021 by
Creed
- An experienced gardener
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Pierce, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Love this corn! Interesting color progression, kernels start out almost white, change to yellow, then gradually transition to a lavender which finally ends up as dark purplish black (the entire ear, solid black). Some kernels change color faster than others so at times an ear may have yellow mixed with purples. Best eating when it is just starting to turn lavender from yellow. Nice, sweet, juicy. Great raw, right off the stalk. Not overly sweet, nor overly starchy, just right!The ears were only about 4 to 5 inches long, but were big around. All of the stalks had 2 or more ears, so plenty to go around. Stalks were between 4 and 6 feet tall. Very early maturing variety which was a perk as I had a late start on planting in 2020. I briefly soaked my seed, then put it in a damp paper towel in a plastic bag, intending on only planting the seed that germinated. Had 100% germination rate. Didn\'t lose any when I planted the sprouted seed in the garden. A few aphids, none made it into the ears of corn, were just on the leaves or stalks. No other insect problems. Highly recommend this corn for this area. It is non GMO, non sugar enhanced and it is an heirloom variety for those in to that sorta thing. Regardless, then productivity, early maturity and taste speak for themselves! |
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Reviewed on 03/27/2009 by
londondeon
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Island, Washington, United States
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| Living in an area where we have relatively cool summers, corn can be difficult. This crop always produced. The stalks are short, about 4 feet, but some produced up to three ears of corn. The ears are small, about 5 inches, but we find here it is very early coming on and maturing before all our other corn crops. It is good if eaten young, but tends to become starchy once colors start to develop. It is not a big ear, but is very sweet. Being short and the ears close to the ground, it can be attacked and eaten by rabbits, rats, mice and muskrats. Still it is worth it for cooler climates and for its early production. In some areas, it may be the only corn that would produce. Definitely worth a try. |
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