- A large field corn variety producing two ears a plant with tight husks, white kernals, and grows well in poorer soils in the South.
Corn Seeds - Dent - Hickory King White
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115 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Hickory King White Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Dent Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. One of the best varieties for hominy because the skin slips off so easy. Excellent root structure, but remember to plant them on 8-10" centers so they can help support each other in high winds. ~52 seeds/oz.
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Corn Seeds - Hickory King White
Each plant can easily average a pound of dry kernels. Very tight husks help keep out corn worms. Large wide deep kernels on small white cobs. 8-9" long ears. Grows in a wide variety of soils.
Seeds Per Package:- 1/2 oz - Approximately 26 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 850 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 4,250 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 21,250 Seeds
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Zea mays |
| Hickory King White Corn Color: | White |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 115 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: | No |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Dent - Dent gets its name from indentations that appear at the crown of each kernel when ripe. Dent corn has a high starch content and is commonly used for livestock feed or for grinding into corn flour. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 115 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
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