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Dent Corn
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 4–10
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- April–June
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb of dried kernels per 32 sq ft bed
A starting estimate is 18 lb of dried kernels per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
32 sq ft per garden bed
Starting plan
— garden beds
Planning note: Grown for dry, starchy kernels rather than fresh eating, and left on the stalk until the husks brown and the kernels dent and harden. A different variety from Sweet Corn, which is picked young and does not dry down the same way.