Corn needs a good quality seed bed to germinate and grow quickly.
Field corn seed for planting.
The average yield at that time was around 25 to 30 bushels per.
In 1877 james reid harvested a yield of 120 bushels an acre making this variety especially famous.
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It has huge plants 10 12 feet tall with 10 inch long.
You may also disc the ground and broadcast the seed at a rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre.
How to plant corn.
Federal crop insurance dictates when you can start planting in your state and qualify for the program.
Reid from 1870 to 1900.
Then if drilling plant at a rate of 8 to 12 pounds per acre.
Lancaster sure crop corn.
Loam ph between 6 0 to 7 0 deep fertile well drained supplement with 1 to 2 inches of well rotted or compost manure before planting.
Reid s was developed by robert reid in 1847 and further improved by his son james l.
Spray the area to kill all unwanted weeds.
Corn is a warm weather crop so you need to make sure the danger of frost is gone before sowing the seeds outside.
See the rob see co seed guide or agronomy tip sheet using the population ratings for more information on how to best match plant population to yield expectations.
When to plant corn.
Most modern corns can trace itself back to lancaster sure crop.
Online seed sales is your stop for top quality corn soybean alfalfa and cover crop seed from trusted established brands.
When farmers are itching to get into the fields to plant it s important to remember that soil temperatures should be at 50 f.
With hundreds of varieties to choose from you ll be sure to find the perfect seed for your field.
Corn planting time all depends on the seed variety being planted and of course weather conditions.
Plant corn seeds two weeks after your final frost date for optimal growth.
How to prepare corn seed for next year s planting.
An excellent yellow field corn lancaster sure crop was developed in the early 1900 s by isaac hershey.
Despite common belief drilling isn t necessary for planting corn though.
Field moisture needs to be adequate to germinate the seed but not so wet it hampers plant emergence or vigor or causes equipment to create unnecessary compaction.
Most people buy corn seed to plant in their garden.
For a strong start for corn seed germination.
1 lb 1 600 seeds reid s yellow field corn seed op open pollinated variety non gmo seeds by myseeds co 1 lb reid yellow corn 4 0 out of 5 stars 29 24 95 24.
Some however save seed from this year s crop to plant the following year.
