Monday, August 30, 2010

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
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  1. Elianah GorinAugust 30, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    - high tolerance to high winds and rain fall
    -requires high fertility, especially nitrogen
    -corn is wind pollinated
    -lodge tolerant, and drought tolerant, is able to adapt to most soils and climates

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  2. kinsey budagherAugust 31, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    -revered for its adaptability and dependability in southern heat and soils

    -average analysis is 9.9% protein

    -85/110 days

    - cross between 'Gordon Hopkins', light red variety, and early yellow flint variety

    - stalks with 9" double ears

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