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Corn Seeds - Boone County White
Zea mays
It is a very heavy producer of huge ears that measure 9-11" in length. The uniform ears have 18-22 rows. Heavily leaved, which is great for shading out understory weeds. A great deal of information has been lost about the performance of some of these old varieties. Fortunately, some old historical information exists that really helps us today.
The 1936 USDA Yearbook of Agriculture recommended Boone County White for the following states IL, KY, MD, MO, NE, VA, and WV. This is not to say Boone County White will only perform in these states, but it does let us know the USDA was impressed with yields in these states in 1936.
- Seeds Per Package:
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- 1/2 oz - Approximately 75 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 2,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 12,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Zea mays
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| Corn Type: |
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. |
| Boone County White Corn Color: |
White |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: |
#-# |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: |
10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
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| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Germination Temperature: |
60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Direct Sow: |
Yes |
| 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. |
| Pests and Diseases: |
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| Machine Harvest Friendly: |
No |
