How to grow Dent Corn

Zea mays var. indentata

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Best grown in rows of at least 4 plants in the row and 3 plants wide. It is also one of the crops grown in the Three Sisters; a technique of companion planting (squash, maize and pole or climbing beans).

How long does Dent corn take to grow?

These estimates for how long Dent corn takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Dent corn Etymology

The name “dent corn” comes from the small dents at the crown of each kernel on ripe ears.

Other names for Dent corn

Yellow Dent Corn

How to grow Dent Corn

Zea mays var. indentata

How long does Dent corn take to grow?

Dent corn Etymology

Other names for Dent corn

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