{"product_id":"corn-dent-oaxacan-200-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Corn Dent Oaxacan 200 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 108, 53);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Dent Oaxacan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an authentic heirloom from Southern Mexico, celebrated for striking emerald green kernels and richly colored cornmeal. Plants reach approximately 7 feet and produce robust 6–10-inch ears with well-developed dent characteristics. The soft-flour starch grinds beautifully for specialty cornmeal, tamales, tortillas, polenta, and artisan baking, while the dramatic green ears also bring unusual color to fall displays. This open-pollinated, non-GMO variety matures in roughly 95 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 12\/25. FF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Oaxacan Green Dent Corn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Green Kernels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow unusual green ears that stand out in the garden, at market, and in fall displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Cornmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry kernels grind into vibrantly colored cornmeal with a complex flavor profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary and Ornamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow one crop for specialty grain uses, traditional dishes, and striking dried arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous plants reach approximately 7 feet and produce 6–10-inch ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve a distinctive heirloom variety associated with traditional Oaxacan agricultural selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seed from properly isolated plants for future seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional, open-pollinated variety without genetic engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a location with at least 6–8 hours of full sun for strong stalks and ear development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil with a target pH of about 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 after the last frost when soil temperatures reach about 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, then thin plants to 8–12 inches apart. Use blocks of at least four rows for better pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn is a heavy feeder. Side-dress with nitrogen when plants reach knee height and again around tasseling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting for Cornmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ears to dry on the stalk, then dry them indoors for another 1–2 weeks until kernels are hard. Shell, grind, or store whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting for Displays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut mature, fully colored ears or stalks and hang them in a dry, well-ventilated location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e To help preserve kernel color and variety purity, isolate from other corn varieties by distance or by separating flowering times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 quality 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 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team is here to help you grow with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Ground Cornmeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grind dried kernels for green-hued cornbread, muffins, hush puppies, and artisan baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamales and Tortillas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nixtamalize dried kernels in lime water to prepare green masa for traditional dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrits and Polenta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarsely grind the dried corn and simmer it slowly for richly flavored grits or polenta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add fresh or dried kernels to pozole, soups, and stews for a distinctive regional corn flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty Baking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Oaxacan cornmeal in flatbreads and other baked goods for unusual color and complex corn flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Oaxacan Green 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\u003eGrow beautiful emerald ears for cornmeal, tamales, specialty baking, and unforgettable fall displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to dried dent corn kernels, not seeds. 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