{"product_id":"corn-dent-lancaster-sure-crop","title":"Corn Seeds - Dent - Lancaster Sure Crop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLancaster Sure Crop is a yellow dent corn developed through years of careful selection by the Hershey family in Pennsylvania. Its large ears and dependable grain production helped make it an influential part of American corn breeding. This is a crop for gardeners who can give it a full warm season and space for a well-pollinated block. Let the kernels mature and dry, then shell them for meal, flour or a carefully maintained seed harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA historic Pennsylvania dent corn for homegrown grain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zea mays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 115 days to mature grain; drying may take longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants about 6-7 ft tall; large yellow dent-corn ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaac Hershey and his family developed Lancaster Sure Crop in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. By about 1910, their work emphasized selection within the population for earliness, sound plants, large ears and consistency. Lancaster germplasm later contributed to many Corn Belt hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1.5 in. deep after frost in soil at least 65 F. Sprouts in 7-10 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 36 in. Plant four or more short rows; water well through silking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant several adjacent short rows to keep windblown pollen within the crop. Control weeds while plants are young and maintain moisture through tasseling, silking and kernel fill. Feed according to a soil test; do not remove healthy side shoots simply because they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when husks brown and kernels harden, then dry thoroughly before shelling. Store dry grain cool and protected. Isolate other corn and save seed from many plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn readily crosses through windblown pollen. Separate varieties by adequate distance or by flowering periods that do not overlap; nearby large fields can overwhelm a small planting. Keep seed from many healthy, representative plants rather than one favorite ear to maintain diversity. Let seed ears become fully mature and dry, finish drying under cover, and label the cleaned seed with variety and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor pollination or moisture stress can leave gaps in the ears. Watch for cutworms, corn earworms and stalk damage, and protect ripening ears from birds and wildlife. Rotate planting sites, keep the crop evenly watered, and dry harvested ears with good airflow to prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 115 days to mature grain; drying may take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy plant in a block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind carries pollen from tassels to the silks. Several short rows together give more complete kernel set than an isolated long row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn readily crosses through windblown pollen. Separate varieties by adequate distance or by flowering periods that do not overlap; nearby large fields can overwhelm a small planting. Keep seed from many healthy, representative plants rather than one favorite ear to maintain diversity. Let seed ears become fully mature and dry, finish drying under cover, and label the cleaned seed with variety and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508630188334,"sku":"CN45","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/shutterstock_689286484.jpg?v=1791503449","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/corn-dent-lancaster-sure-crop","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}