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Rhode Island White Cap Flint Corn

Quick Facts:

  • Native corn from Narragansett tribe of RI
  • Used to make Johnny Cakes
  • Hard, ivory kernels with high oil content
  • Good for storage
  • 110 days to harvest

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Quantity: Packet (50 Seeds)

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Rhode Island White Cap Flint Corn

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Bred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years.  Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup.  Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant.  However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the variety and sought to preserve it for future generations.  Seed has high oil content, compared to modern dent varieties, and also stores well.  110 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

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Zea mays

Bred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years.  Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup.  Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant.  However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the variety and sought to preserve it for future generations.  Seed has high oil content, compared to modern dent varieties, and also stores well.  110 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

Check out our Succotash Bean to see yet another important historical variety developed by the Narragansett tribe.

Zea mays

Bred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years.  Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup.  Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant.  However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized ... read more

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Zea mays

Bred by the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, this native corn variety has maintained local popularity for over 300 years.  Rhode Island White Cap Flint is traditionally used for making Johnny Cakes, thin cornmeal pancakes often served with butter and maple syrup.  Compared to modern hybrids it has modest yield, producing one or two long, skinny ears per plant.  However, it has been kept from extinction thanks to a small group of local enthusiasts who recognized the historical importance of the variety and sought to preserve it for future generations.  Seed has high oil content, compared to modern dent varieties, and also stores well.  110 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

Check out our Succotash Bean to see yet another important historical variety developed by the Narragansett tribe.

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How to Grow Corn

Corn performs best in soil that is well-drained, but also able to hold onto some moisture, as corn tends to use quite a bit of water during its active growth phase.  Working in a healthy dose of well-composted manure in the fall will ensure that the rapidly growing plants receive adequate water and nutrition. 

After danger of frost has passed and soil temps have reached 55 degrees, sow seeds 9-12" apart, 1" deep, in rows 24-36" apart.  To maximize pollination use a paired row or square plot configuration.  Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-10 days.

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Insect Pests

Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effecting in controlling common corn pests like corn borer and earworm.  Aphids, Japanese beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.

Diseases & Other Problems

Corn is susceptible to a number of plant diseases.  Consult your local extension office to learn which diseases are most prevalent in your region. Crop rotation, tillage, and removal of plant debris are all effective tools in managing common corn diseases.

Sweet corn is ready to harvest approximately 21 days after pollination. At peak, the kernel tips should be rounded and glossy. Shelling corn can be harvested once the husks have dried and the kernels have sufficiently hardened.  To test for maturity, pull back the husk and remove a kernel from the ear.  If the tip at the base of the kernel breaks off to reveal a brown "abscission" layer, the ears are ready to harvest.

CONSIDERATIONS:

To maintain genetic diversity, save seed from at least 50 to 100 plants.  If open-pollinated, plants should be isolated from other corn varieties by at least 1/4 mile.  Otherwise, hand-pollination can be performed.

HARVESTING SEED:

Wait until ears have reached full maturity and the kernels cannot be pierced by your fingernail. Peel back the husk and harvest the ear by pulling down and twisting. Place in a mesh bag or basket and allow to continue to dry for two weeks. Shell ears using a manual corn shelling tool or tightly grip a gloved hand around the ear and twist to separate the kernels from the cob. Winnow to remove any chaff and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Corn seeds will maintain 50% viability for three years when stored in a cool, dark place.

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Customer Reviews

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Glenn Hart
Early review

RI Flint came in days.
None of us know what we’re doing here and I’m sure we planted a bit early. Trying for a three sisters garden. I already want to order more!

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Vlord
Narragansett flint corn

The corn has grown very well and was well packaged, all was intact.

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Gary Adler

Too early to plant but looking forward to it

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Gary Siperko
Corn Seeds Ordered

I really liked all of the four corn varieties I ordered last year; Rhode Island White Cap Flint, Gehu, Cherokee Flour, and Sallu-Yah. I like to try different historic varieties of corn and other vegetables and will order all of these again this year. They all grew and produced well.

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Michael
Seeds look healthy!

I won't be planting for several months, but the seeds look very healthy.

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