Oaxacan Green
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HOW TO GROW CORN, DENT
Corn takes about 14 days to emerge from 50°F soils but only about 5 days to emerge at 70°F. Plant about mid May in the Midwestern U.S., as early as mid April in milder climates. Can direct seed as early as mid February with row cover in mild temperate climates. In regions with short growing seasons, start indoors two plants per cell 3-4 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Some soak seeds in water tepid for an hour or two before planting. If cool and wet, plant shallow 1 to 1-1/2”. If hot and dry plant 2–3”. Plant in blocks to ensure the best wind pollination. Do not soak seeds before sowing. Open pollinated corn varies more than hybrid corn. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-8. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55–65˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8”
Row Spacing 30”
Days To Maturity 85-95
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55–65˚F
Days to Germ. 4-12
Plant Spacing 8”
Row Spacing 30”
Days To Maturity 85-95
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$4.10
- 1000 Seeds$18.50
Beautiful Hopi green dent corn. Amazing shades of emerald green, tremendous genetic diversity. Early producer, 6” ears, 7’ plants. Grown for centuries in Southern Mexico by the Zapotec people with squash and beans. Used to make green flour tamales. Drought resistant. Open-pollinated; this is old fashioned pure corn ...
Beautiful Hopi green dent corn. Amazing shades of emerald green, tremendous genetic diversity. Early producer, 6” ears, 7’ plants. Grown for centuries in Southern Mexico by the Zapotec people with squash and beans. Used to make green flour tamales. Drought resistant. Open-pollinated; this is old fashioned pure corn seed you can save. Pronounced (wä hä' kän). Tags: Type: Dent, Color: Green, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Heritage: Heirloom, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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