Stowell's Evergreen

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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A slow-sweet hush fills the garden as Stowell's Evergreen corn reaches maturity—ears emerge in a steady, elegant rhythm, wrapped in deep green husks that promise tender, milky kernels.

The flavor is notably rich and classic for white sweet corn, with a crisp, juicy bite and a fine, buttery texture that shines at peak freshness. Grow Stowell's Evergreen for home harvests that call for roasting, steaming, and bright summer-style sauces, or for spooning straight from the cob for a pure, sweet corn experience.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Stowell's Evergreen

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Stowell's Evergreen Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Stowell’s Evergreen leans into that slow-sweet, milk-forward corn—when you roast it hot, you get caramelized edges without turning the center starchy. It’s a butter-and-acid variety: keep it warm, salt it hard, and let lime or chili wake the sweetness on the finish.

Best Uses

roasting for caramelized, nutty sweetness while keeping kernels milky
steaming and butter-salting for peak-cob snacking
quick summer sauces (cream/butter reduction, herb-lime dressing) served warm over grilled proteins
cutting kernels for spoonable succotash-style bowls with soft fats and acid

Flavor Profile

slow-sweet flavor with milky, tender kernels crisp, juicy bite fine buttery texture with a clean corn finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime unsalted butter chili powder cilantro parmesan smoked bacon

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely to affect sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), and how can I manage it?

Watch for corn earworm (often visible as frass in the silks) and treat early by inspecting ears every 1–2 days once silks appear. Remove and discard damaged ears, and apply an appropriate Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) product targeted for caterpillars when silks are fresh and green; reapply according to label timing. If you see fungal issues like gray mold/leaf blight, improve airflow by spacing plants and avoid overhead watering, since wet leaves drive spread in corn stands.

How often should I water Stowell's Evergreen while it’s growing and filling out ears?

During the main growth phase and especially from tasseling through ear fill, keep soil evenly moist so cobs develop well—aim for about 1–1.5 inches of water per week, adjusting for rainfall. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than light daily sprinkling, and check moisture 2–3 inches down; the soil should stay consistently moist without puddling. Reduce stress because dry spells during silk emergence and kernel fill can cause patchy or underdeveloped kernels.

How do I tell when Stowell's Evergreen is ready to harvest?

Harvest about 75 days from sowing (often right after silks turn brown), but use the kernel stage for accuracy. Press a kernel with your thumbnail—if it releases milky juice and feels tender, it’s ready; if the kernel is watery or turns doughy late in the window, harvest soon. For best sweetness, pick in the cool part of the day and shuck right after harvest.