{"product_id":"corn-dent-arkansas-red-white-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Corn Dent Arkansas Red and White Corn Seeds 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(180, 10, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Dent Arkansas Red and White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a rare Southern heirloom variety known for its towering 10–12 foot stalks and eye-catching 8-inch ears filled with bold red-and-white kernels. Traditionally prized for producing rich, flavorful cornmeal and grits, this drought-tolerant classic reaches maturity in about 80 days and performs especially well in warm, sunny climates. As an open-pollinated, non-GMO variety, it delivers reliable, true-to-type harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 41);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 90%. Test Date: FF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Arkansas Red \u0026amp; White Dent Corn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Southern Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive red-and-white kernel pattern that makes it visually striking in the garden and at market — truly rare and conversation-worthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTowering 10–12 Foot Stalks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressive, vigorous plants with 8-inch ears — a landmark variety in any garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Cornmeal \u0026amp; Grits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally grown for producing deeply flavorful stone-ground cornmeal, grits, and masa — a true Southern pantry staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven performance in warm, dry Southern climates where other varieties struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to harvest in approximately 80 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best stalk growth and ear development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost or aged manure before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches wide. Thin to 8–12 inches apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for good pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear development. Drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy feeder — side-dress with nitrogen fertilizer when plants reach knee height and again at tasseling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting for Cornmeal\/Grits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ears to fully dry on the stalk. Husk and continue drying indoors until kernels are hard and easily shelled. Then grind or store whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e For roasting ears, harvest when silk has browned and kernels are plump — approximately 80 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Ground Cornmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, shell, and grind Arkansas Red \u0026amp; White kernels for a deeply flavored, artisan cornmeal — exceptional in cornbread, hush puppies, and muffins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarsely grind dried kernels and simmer low and slow with butter and cream for rich Southern-style grits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest at the milk stage and roast whole ears over an open flame or grill for a classic summer treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasa \u0026amp; Tamales:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nixtamalize dried kernels in lime water to produce masa for authentic tamales, tortillas, and pupusas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopcorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry fully and pop on the stovetop for a rustic, heirloom-variety popcorn with a distinctive flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Arkansas Red \u0026amp; White Dent Corn Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own Arkansas Red \u0026amp; White Dent Corn for cornmeal, grits, and garden beauty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to dried dent corn kernels, not seeds. 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