corn-yellow dent seeds: germination

• dent corn will germinate and emerge slowly and unevenly when the soil temperature is below 50F
• enough moisture must be available in the soil for the seed to consume 30% of its total weight in water in order for germination to occur
• the first part of the seed to emerge is the "radical"
• the ideal growing point is usually 1-1.5 in. below the surface of the soil
• if the soil is too wet then the seed could decay
• soil should be between 70-85F for ideal germination