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'Howling Mob' Corn

Sub-Category:	Other Midseason White kernel

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Midseason heirloom sweet corn. 5- to 6-foot-tall plants bear one or two, 7- to 9-inch ears with 12 to 14 rows of thin-skinned, ivory kernels. Thick husks help protect ears from worms.
Days To Maturity:	80-85
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Overall: (3.0 Stars) Taste: (3.0 Stars) Yield: (3.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 06/07/2006 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Similar to Shoepeg (Country Gentleman). An old time whitecorn with long narrow kernels randomly arranged on the cob. Never attained the popularity of Shoepeg but very good for creamed style corn.

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