Cocke's Prolific Corn
Once among the South's most cultivated corn varieties, Cocke's Prolific has returned! Known for reliable high yields and excellent flavor, this historic variety produces at least two good-sized ears with heavy white kernels—perfect for cornmeal and hominy.
Developed by agriculturalist John Hartwell Cocke in the early 1800s, this variety was even grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Though once widely cultivated after its introduction, this descendant of Cocke's work is now available for you to grow and preserve.
This corn was preserved by Mr. Manning Farmer on his South Carolina property for most of his 99 years. Growing it since the 1940s, he continued a tradition started by his father and uncle. Reintroduced in 1951 after believed extinct for decades. (Price Includes 50 Seeds)
• Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained
• Row Spacing: 12-18"
• Optimal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Days to Germination: 7-14
• Spacing After Thinning: 6-12"
• Seed Spacing: 1/4-1/2"
• Days to Maturity: 70-90
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• USDA Zones: 2-11
Once among the South's most cultivated corn varieties, Cocke's Prolific has returned! Known for reliable high yields and excellent flavor, this historic variety produces at least two good-sized ears with heavy white kernels—perfect for cornmeal and hominy.
Developed by agriculturalist John Hartwell Cocke in the early 1800s, this variety was even grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Though once widely cultivated after its introduction, this descendant of Cocke's work is now available for you to grow and preserve.
This corn was preserved by Mr. Manning Farmer on his South Carolina property for most of his 99 years. Growing it since the 1940s, he continued a tradition started by his father and uncle. Reintroduced in 1951 after believed extinct for decades. (Price Includes 50 Seeds)
• Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained
• Row Spacing: 12-18"
• Optimal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Days to Germination: 7-14
• Spacing After Thinning: 6-12"
• Seed Spacing: 1/4-1/2"
• Days to Maturity: 70-90
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• USDA Zones: 2-11
Once among the South's most cultivated corn varieties, Cocke's Prolific has returned! Known for reliable high yields and excellent flavor, this historic variety produces at least two good-sized ears with heavy white kernels—perfect for cornmeal and hominy.
Developed by agriculturalist John Hartwell Cocke in the early 1800s, this variety was even grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Though once widely cultivated after its introduction, this descendant of Cocke's work is now available for you to grow and preserve.
This corn was preserved by Mr. Manning Farmer on his South Carolina property for most of his 99 years. Growing it since the 1940s, he continued a tradition started by his father and uncle. Reintroduced in 1951 after believed extinct for decades. (Price Includes 50 Seeds)
• Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained
• Row Spacing: 12-18"
• Optimal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Days to Germination: 7-14
• Spacing After Thinning: 6-12"
• Seed Spacing: 1/4-1/2"
• Days to Maturity: 70-90
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• USDA Zones: 2-11