Reid's Yellow Dent Corn Seeds – Heirloom, Open-Pollinated

Grow a traditional field corn for golden kernels and hearty, homegrown staples. Reid's Yellow Dent is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety with tall stalks and large ears, grown for mature grain rather than the tender sweetness of sweet corn.

Dry the mature kernels for grinding into cornmeal, then bring your harvest to the kitchen in cornbread, muffins, hush puppies, and corn fritters.

Variety highlights

• Variety: Reid's Yellow Dent
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated field corn
• Kernel color: Yellow
• Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days, depending on conditions
• Plant height: Approximately 10–14 feet
• Ear length: Approximately 9–10 inches, with 16–22 rows of kernels
• Light: Full sun

Planting instructions

Direct sow after the last frost when soil has warmed to approximately 65°F. Choose a sunny site with enough room for this tall-growing variety.

• Sowing depth: 1–1½ inches
• Plant spacing: Approximately 8 inches
• Row spacing: 24–30 inches
• Field seeding rate: Approximately 14–20 pounds per acre; adjust for planting equipment and conditions
• Plant in blocks of several short rows rather than one long row to support pollination.
• Maintain consistent soil moisture during establishment, tasseling, and ear development.

Harvest and storage

For dry grain, allow ears to mature until the husks dry and kernels become hard. Harvest and finish drying in a sheltered, well-ventilated place. Shell only when thoroughly dry, and store grain in a cool, dry location protected from pests. Harvest timing varies with weather and growing conditions.

Choose your seed weight

Available sizes: 1 oz, 4 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb, and 10 lb. Approximately 1,900 seeds per pound; seed counts vary with kernel size. Packages are sold by weight, not an exact seed count.

For planting: This listing is for seed, not prepared food. Follow any treatment and handling instructions on the seed package.