Dent Corn 'Reid's Yellow Dent'

Zeamays

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zea (ZEE-uh)
Species
mays (maze)
Synonym
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Soil pH requirements
Full Sun
Seed Type
Days to Maturity
Kernel Color
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Valdosta, GA | January 2010 | positive

I will take the road less traveled on this one. Most folks prefer sweet corn these days but there was a time when field corn was popular....Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

This once was the standard for field corn. Developed by Robert Reid in the 19 th century.

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