Corn Silvermine

Corn, Silvermine (Zea mays)

Silvermine white dent corn that has large, heavy ears at 27-30 cm with creamy white kernels. The dried corn kernels can be used to make cornmeal for tortillas, Corn Bread, Corn Fritters, Grits (Corn Porridge) and much more.  White dent corn has a higher starch content than yellow dent. It has good resistance to corn earworms due to tight husks.

Plant type:  Tender annual

Sow when:  Spring –Sum. min. soil temp 18˚c

Sow where:  Direct,

Spacing:  30cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:  120 days