Corn Dent Oaxacan 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.

Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 12/25. FF.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Oaxacan Green Dent Corn?

• Emerald Green Kernels: Grow unusual green ears that stand out in the garden, at market, and in fall displays.
• Distinctive Cornmeal: Dry kernels grind into vibrantly colored cornmeal with a complex flavor profile.
• Culinary and Ornamental: Grow one crop for specialty grain uses, traditional dishes, and striking dried arrangements.
• Impressive Plants: Vigorous plants reach approximately 7 feet and produce 6–10-inch ears.
• Mexican Heritage: Preserve a distinctive heirloom variety associated with traditional Oaxacan agricultural selection.
• Open-Pollinated: Save seed from properly isolated plants for future seasons.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Grow a traditional, open-pollinated variety without genetic engineering.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Choose a location with at least 6–8 hours of full sun for strong stalks and ear development.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil with a target pH of about 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost or aged manure before planting.
• Planting: Direct sow after the last frost when soil temperatures reach about 60°F. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 4–6 inches apart, then thin plants to 8–12 inches apart. Use blocks of at least four rows for better pollination.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear development.
• Fertilizing: Corn is a heavy feeder. Side-dress with nitrogen when plants reach knee height and again around tasseling.
• Harvesting for Cornmeal: 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.
• Harvesting for Displays: Cut mature, fully colored ears or stalks and hang them in a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Isolation: To help preserve kernel color and variety purity, isolate from other corn varieties by distance or by separating flowering times.

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Cooking Methods

• Stone-Ground Cornmeal: Grind dried kernels for green-hued cornbread, muffins, hush puppies, and artisan baking.
• Tamales and Tortillas: Nixtamalize dried kernels in lime water to prepare green masa for traditional dishes.
• Grits and Polenta: Coarsely grind the dried corn and simmer it slowly for richly flavored grits or polenta.
• Soups and Stews: Add fresh or dried kernels to pozole, soups, and stews for a distinctive regional corn flavor.
• Specialty Baking: Use Oaxacan cornmeal in flatbreads and other baked goods for unusual color and complex corn flavor.

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Grow beautiful emerald ears for cornmeal, tamales, specialty baking, and unforgettable fall displays.

Nutritional Information

Applies to dried dent corn kernels, not seeds. Per 1 oz / 28 g dried kernels.

• Calories: 103
• Total Fat: 1.3 g
• Sodium: 2 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
• Total Sugars: 0.4 g
• Protein: 2.6 g
• Iron: 0.7 mg (4% Daily Value)
• Magnesium: 32 mg (8% Daily Value)
• Phosphorus: 80 mg (6% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may show natural variation in kernel color intensity, ear size, and maturation. Results vary with climate, soil, and growing practices.
• Isolation Note: Isolate from other corn varieties by distance or planting time when saving seed or preserving the distinctive green kernel color.
• Seed Storage: Store seed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. An airtight container in refrigeration can help extend viability.
• Planting Zones: This corn is listed for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. Adjust planting dates to your local frost and soil conditions.

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