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Old 02/08/07, 06:25 PM
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Hickory Cane Corn
My FIL has a stand of hickory cane corn. DH and I were considering selling/trading some of the seed, but can't find any comparable pricing online. The closest I can find is hickory king, which runs about $8 per pound or ~$2 for 2 oz. If we sell any of this, we'd like to charge a fair price that is agreeable to both parties.

As a homesteader, what do you think this corn is worth, either per pound or in a 2 oz packet?

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Old 02/08/07, 07:14 PM
 
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Menollyrj,

You might consider asking that same question on this other forum as well:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/heirloom/

There are some other forums there... that may also be relevant to your question.
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Old 02/08/07, 07:30 PM
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what kind of corn is it?
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Old 02/08/07, 08:51 PM
 
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Hey Guys;I have 2 Co.'s that carry Hickory Cane,neither are online.Will look through my files tonight and post tomorrow.HC is Dent Corn.-
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Old 02/08/07, 09:25 PM
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i grew some one year a old timer gave me from west virginia.....well it grew to 13 ft tall the ears were 8 ft off the ground.it was unreal......the kernnels were as big as my thunbnail.i only grew a small patch.
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Old 02/09/07, 08:36 AM
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It is a white dent corn, but some in our area of East TN eat it like a sweet corn. It is also good for making hominy. And yes, it gets VERY tall, with ears about 10 inches long (or more). Moonshiners liked it because of its productivity and high sugar content...

Junkman, thanks for the advice. I posted there also.

Zebraman, if you would share that info w/us, I'd appreciate it. Like I said, I just want to know what is a fair price/value... Thanks a bunch!

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Old 02/09/07, 05:09 PM
 
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I personally would love some. Let me know what you will charge and postage and I'll order. Thanks.
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Old 02/09/07, 07:23 PM
 
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Hey Guys;Sorry about the time.These 2 are for Hickory Cane.
1.Bunton Seed Co.
louisville,KY.
2.Weeks Seed Co.
Goldsboro,NC.

This all the info I have on these.The corn that you are actually looking for is called Mexican June.-
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Old 02/09/07, 10:08 PM
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Hickory Cane corn price, 200 seeds for $4. That's Seed Savers Exchange price to non-listed members. For listed member, $3.

Martin
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Old 02/10/07, 07:29 AM
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Thanks! I'll post an offer on the Barter Board later today. I need to count out ~200 seeds & calculate postage...

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Old 02/10/07, 09:18 AM
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Thanks! I'll post an offer on the Barter Board later today. I need to count out ~200 seeds & calculate postage.
Those SSE prices include postage and packaging.

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Old 02/10/07, 10:43 AM
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Martin, that pretty well aligns with what I've been hearing from other sources - about $2 for 200 seeds, and with a bubble envelope and postage, it would be about $4.

I'm posting on the barter board in about 2 minutes...

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Old 02/10/07, 10:47 AM
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2¢ a seed postpaid for a specialty corn like that? Good deal!

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Old 02/13/07, 04:09 PM
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We still have plenty available if anyone is interested...

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