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Sweet corn for Chicago, three sisters

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From: Ivy Czekanski
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Chicago, IL
Hello I would like to try growing a milpa system with corn squash and bean hills. I want to grow corn to eat fresh, not flint corn or hominy. What is the best heirloom type that will grow in Chicago?

 
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From: James Schmidt
Extension Specialist, Home Horticulture/4-H
Department of Crop Sciences
schmidt1@illinois.edu
I suggest you check out Country Gentleman or Golden Bantam. Hope this helps.

 
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