{"product_id":"corn-dent-reids-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Corn Dent Reids 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 134, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Dent Reids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a classic American heirloom field corn with roots tracing back to the mid-1800s, when Robert Reid first developed this now-legendary variety in Illinois. One of the most historically significant dent corn varieties ever grown in North America, Reid's Yellow Dent became the foundation stock for many modern hybrid corn programs — yet the original heirloom remains unsurpassed for home grinding, cornmeal, and small-scale production. Tall, vigorous stalks reach 8 to 10 feet, producing large, well-filled ears with deep yellow dent kernels. Primarily valued for corn flour, cornmeal, grits, and animal feed, it offers dependable performance with a typical harvest time of around 100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(16, 85, 12);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 10\/25. WILL.\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 Reid's Yellow Dent Corn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary American Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most historically significant dent corn varieties in North American agriculture — a true piece of living seed history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall \u0026amp; Productive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous 8–10 foot stalks with large, well-filled ears — high-yielding and impressive in any garden or field planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding for Grinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep yellow kernels produce rich, full-flavored cornmeal, grits, and flour prized by home millers and artisan bakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDependable \u0026amp; Easy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven performance across a wide range of climates and conditions — forgiving for first-time corn growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for human food production (cornmeal, grits, flour) and small-scale animal feed.\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.\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\/Flour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ears to fully dry on the stalk until kernels are hard and dented. Husk and dry indoors 1–2 weeks before shelling. Grind or store whole kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e For roasting ears, harvest at the milk stage when silks have 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 Reid's Yellow Dent kernels for rich, full-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 classic Southern-style grits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolenta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fine-ground Reid's cornmeal for smooth, creamy Italian-style polenta — outstanding with braised meats and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasa \u0026amp; Tamales:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nixtamalize dried kernels in lime water to produce authentic masa for tamales, tortillas, and pupusas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Ears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest at the milk stage and roast whole ears for a classic summer treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(237, 14, 14);\"\u003eOrder Reid's Yellow 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 Reid's Yellow Dent Corn for cornmeal, grits, and a connection to American agricultural heritage.\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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