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Corn Seeds - Eureka Ensilage Dent
Great storage dent corn huge amounts of silage for your cows or goats.
Stalks grow a huge 11-13' tall. (See the old 1907 ad that says Eureka grows 18-20' tall!)
Very large ears that measure 10-11" long.
14-16 rows on an ear.
White kernels.
- 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. |
| Eureka Ensilage Corn Color: |
White |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: |
110-120 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: |
No |
