Will's Early June Sweet Corn
Zea mays subsp. mays
Price: $4.49
SKU: 314055165 days - Will's 'Early June', as its name implies, is a very early maturing variety. The plants don't spend a lot of time growing, typically reaching between two-and-a-half and four feet tall, before they decide to start flowering and producing ears. The ears are four to seven inches long, averaging about six inches, all of them with eight rows of beautiful, tender, sweet, white kernels.
Introduced by Oscar H. Will Seed Company, Bismarck, North Dakota in 1900,[1] 'Early June' was developed by Robert Holmes of Anoka, Minnesota.[3] In their 1905 seed catalog, they wrote, "May be planted very close, as it only grows about 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 feet high, producing small ears of the most delicious corn in about 45 days from planting."
Our seed originated from a sample of USDA GRIN accession number PI 219867.
Introduced by Oscar H. Will Seed Company, Bismarck, North Dakota in 1900,[1] 'Early June' was developed by Robert Holmes of Anoka, Minnesota.[3] In their 1905 seed catalog, they wrote, "May be planted very close, as it only grows about 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 feet high, producing small ears of the most delicious corn in about 45 days from planting."
Our seed originated from a sample of USDA GRIN accession number PI 219867.
- Rare and in Limited Supply -
Planting Instructions:
Soil must be at least 65ºF to germinate. Be patient and do not plant too early or you will waste a lot of seed! Plant in full sun and keep it watered. Corn is a wind-pollinated plant. Plant in blocks several rows wide to ensure full ears.
Sow seeds about 1½ to 2½ inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin to 6 to 12 inches apart.
Sow seeds about 1½ to 2½ inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin to 6 to 12 inches apart.
Informational References:
- "Seventeenth Annual Will's Seeds and Trees," Oscar H. Will Seed Company, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1900.
- "Will's Nineteenth Annual Catalogue of Hardy Trees and Seeds," Oscar H. Will Seed Company, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1902.
- "Vegetables of New York: Sweet Corn," New York A. E. S., 1934.
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★★★★★ Wills Early June
By Heidi (ND) on June 18, 2025
By Heidi (ND) on June 18, 2025
There is about 170 seeds in an ounce. Just thought this might help someone in planning. I counted them
★★★★★ Great taste, super early.
By Chris Maloy on October 5, 2019
By Chris Maloy on October 5, 2019
Planted this variety last week of July and harvested October 5th in the fog belt of Humboldt County, California, two miles in from the coast. Great taste, super early. Half the stalks produced one ear others produced two. I will definitely grow this variety again.
