The Silver King Dent Corn, also known as “Wisconsin No. 7”, is not to be confused with the hybrid sweet corn of the same name! This early-maturing heirloom white dent corn is the leading white variety in the northern Corn Belt, with full-to-the-tip 8-9-inch long ears, very wide 16-a-row kernels, and leafy stalks that make it an excellent variety for silage. This strong grower, developed in 1904, is especially adapted to resist cold weather. White varieties are typically lower in protein and oil and higher in starch than yellow varieties, making them superior for distillation. Like “Bloody Butcher Corn”, it can be roasted when young and ground when mature for grits, meal, hominy, and masa. Also Known As: White Flint Corn, Wisconsin No. 7 Corn, Hickory King White Dent, 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, Parching Corn, Roasting Corn, Flour Corn, Indian Corn, Pole Corn, Maize, Maise, Calico Corn, Ornamental Corn, Decorative Corn. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Corn, Silver King Dent Latin Name: Zea mays Days to Germinate: 10-14 Days to Harvest: 100 Germination Rate: 90% Test Date: 10/23 Growth Habit: Upright USDA Zones: 4-9 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2024 *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. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation and Fertilizing: Corn will grow best in areas with plenty of sunlight and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. To prepare the soil, clear the area of rocks, trash, and large sticks. Small pieces of grass and leaves can be mixed into the soil to make it richer. Spade the soil 8-10 inches deep and completely cover plant material. Rake the soil until it is smooth. Planting: Plant 1-2 ounces of seed for every 100 feet of row when temperature is no colder than 55F and rising. Plant corn seeds 1-2 inches deep and 6-12 inches apart. Space rows 2 1/2 – 3 feet apart. Can be planted throughout the summer for a steady harvest. Broadcast 30-50 lbs per acre or drill 20-40 lbs per acre. Planting Depth: 1-2 inches Within-Row Spacing: 6-12 inches Between-Row Spacing: 2 1/2 – 3 feet Care During the Season: Watering: Water corn as needed to keep it from wilting. When kernels are forming, try not to let the corn suffer from lack of water. Weeding and Fertilizing: Hoe the weeds off just below the soil’s’ surface. Try not to work the soil more than 1 inch deep to prevent injuring root systems. Insecticides: Late planted grazing corn comes up so competitively that insecticides may be unnecessary. Diseases: If a few of your corn plants are stunted, they may have a viral disease and should be removed to keep the virus from spreading. Harvesting: The optimum time to graze is at tassel for grass-fed operations or at 50% milk line for a mix of forage and grain. May provide roughly 13-18 tons per acre of forage. May store for silage or grind for consumption. Shipping Policy: We ship in 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail! Domestic Orders: FREE TRACKING and a special gift when you buy 4 or more items from our shop!Please use your PO Box address if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from “TomorrowSeeds” with internal tracing.Always FREE domestic shipping! International Orders:Please use your PO Box address (or country equivalent) if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from “Florence Ecnerolf” with internal tracing.For Tracked Orders, the maximum shipping charge you will pay is $18 USD, unless purchasing bulk seed where it will be calculated by weight. Per-item shipping rates will apply until your order’s total shipping charge reaches $18 USD. Then your shipping total at checkout should be automatically capped to $18 USD. Questions or Concerns With Your Order:Please contact us first and we’ll be more than happy to replace or refund your order. Custom or Bulk/Wholesale Orders:Please contact us and we will give you a quote. How To Navigate Our Shop:Click our store name “tomorrowseeds” under Seller Information or keep scrolling down to click the blue “Visit store” button.Once you’re in our store, click “Categories” under the store banner.Click on the individual seed categories.Happy Browsing!