Minnesota 13
Zea mays
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 88
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 88
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Minnesota 13 Seed Count
.25 Pound ≈ 455 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 1,818 seeds
5 Pounds ≈ 9,090 seeds
- 150 Seeds$4.10
- 1/4 Pound$8.10
- 1 Pound$24.25
- 5 Pounds$121.25
Rich Holman from Wisconsin has been successfully selecting for earliness and yield on this strain of Minnesota 13. He has done a tremendous job with it. 8' tall, slender plants grow 7-1/2 to 8" long, yellow ears with 12 - 18 straight kernel rows. Medium ear placement with average 10.5% crude protein. Narrower stalks...
Rich Holman from Wisconsin has been successfully selecting for earliness and yield on this strain of Minnesota 13. He has done a tremendous job with it. 8' tall, slender plants grow 7-1/2 to 8" long, yellow ears with 12 - 18 straight kernel rows. Medium ear placement with average 10.5% crude protein. Narrower stalks and leaves lends itself to top and grain yield, stands well. Does well planted after sod. Top yields with high soil fertility. Tags: Type: Dent, Color: Red, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.
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