Dent corn 'Cherokee White Eagle'

Zea mays var. indentata

How to grow Dent corn 'Cherokee White Eagle'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Cherokee White Eagle is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. A soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Cherokee White Eagle as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Cherokee White Eagle from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Dent corn plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherokee White Eagle about 10 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Cherokee White Eagle

As Cherokee White Eagle is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Cherokee White Eagle

Ears will be 8-10 inches long.