Reid's Yellow Dent Corn is one of the most popular open-pollinated corns grown in the country, with excellent dual-purpose use as silage or grain corn. Developed by Robert Reid in 1847 when he crossed a yellow dent variety with a Native American flint variety, it was later improved by his son James Reid in the 1870s. Ears are deep yellow with slight red tinge, with deeply set narrow kernels, and 9 inches long with 16-22 tight kernel rows on 10-foot tall hearty plants. This trusty variety is widely adaptable to many climates and makes very good grazing corn and silage. Reid's Yellow Dent is highly nutritious and attractive to attract horses, chickens, turkey, deer, songbirds, squirrels, rabbits, and even black bears. Stockpiles well in towers and bunkers for winter stockpiling. Can be planted throughout the summer.Â
Also Known As: Yellow Flint Corn, Dent Corn, Ornamental Corn, Calico Corn, Cattle Corn, SIlage Corn, Animal Feed Corn, Grinding Corn, Cornmeal Corn, Open-Pollinated Corn, Native American Corn, Flint Corn, Indian Corn, Pole Corn, Maize, Maise., Calico Corn, Ornamental Corn, Decorative Corn.
Plant Name: Corn, Reid's Yellow Dent
Latin Name: Zea mays
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 100
Plant Height: 6 -12 Feet
Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Growth Habit: Upright
USDA Zones: 4-9
Lifespan: Annual
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
