{"product_id":"corn-dent-truckers-yellow-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Corn Dent Trucker's Yellow 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003eTrucker's Yellow Dent Corn\u003c\/strong\u003e brings golden-yellow grain to the garden and pantry. Grow this non-GMO heirloom for mature dent corn that can be dried, shelled, and milled into cornmeal or grits. Imagine bringing harvested ears to the kitchen, revealing rows of yellow kernels, and turning your own cornmeal into a warm skillet of cheddar cornbread. This is a dent corn listing, not a modern sweet-corn variety. Each packet contains 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 12\/25. TLM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Trucker's Yellow Dent Corn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden-yellow grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature yellow kernels offer a classic starting point for homemade cornmeal dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePantry potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Properly dried harvested grain can be stored whole and milled as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile milling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a finer grind for baking or a coarser grind for thoroughly cooked grits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional variety and preserve selected traits through careful seed saving and isolation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a variety without genetic engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a site with at least 6–8 hours of direct sun and room for corn stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with compost or well-aged manure as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost when soil is warm, around 60°F or higher. Plant approximately 1–2 inches deep, following packet guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing and pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin according to packet instructions and plant in a block of at least four rows rather than one long row for better wind pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture consistent, particularly during tasseling, silking, and ear development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soil-test and label guidance for nitrogen feeding; avoid guessing fertilizer amounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a site protected from strong winds. Weed carefully without damaging shallow roots and monitor stalks for leaning and pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let ears reach full maturity and dry on the stalk when weather permits. Finish drying in an airy sheltered place until kernels are fully hard and dry. Discard moldy grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate other corn varieties by distance or flowering time when preserving variety traits or saving seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color:#0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCornmeal baking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mill fully dried harvested kernels for cornbread, muffins, and other cooked baked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarsely grind grain and simmer thoroughly until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolenta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook yellow meal slowly with liquid, stirring as needed for a creamy side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasa:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow a reliable food-safe nixtamalization method with food-grade ingredients; ordinary dry cornmeal is not masa harina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use properly prepared and fully cooked grain or hominy rather than untreated hard dry kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;text-align:center;color:#ff0000;\"\u003eOrder Trucker's Yellow Dent Corn Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;text-align:center;color:#ff0000;\"\u003ePlant 100 seeds and grow golden grain for homemade cornmeal, grits, and hearty garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate general reference for 1 ounce (28 grams) dried harvested corn kernels, not a Trucker's Yellow-specific analysis and not planting seed. Cook before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 milligrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 milligrams (4% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 milligrams (8% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 milligrams (6% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutrition varies with growing conditions, milling, preparation, and serving size. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, ear size, kernel appearance, yield, and maturity vary with climate, soil, pollination, and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn can cross-pollinate. Isolate varieties when saving seed or preserving distinctive traits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, and dark. If refrigerated, keep sealed against moisture and allow the closed container to warm before opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match sowing to local frost dates, soil warmth, and sufficient season length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packet seeds are not food. Recipes use sound harvested corn processed for kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eTrucker's Yellow Cheddar Skillet Cornbread\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden cornmeal and cheddar make a savory side for beans, soup, or garden vegetables. Serves 8. Prep time: 15 minutes. Bake time: 20–25 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup fine- to medium-ground Trucker's Yellow cornmeal from sound, fully dried harvested corn, not planting seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup all-purpose flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon baking powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup melted butter, slightly cooled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup shredded cheddar made with pasteurized milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon vegetable oil for the skillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat oven to 400°F. Coat a 10-inch oven-safe cast-iron skillet with oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Use fine- to medium-ground meal, not coarse grits or masa harina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and melted butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined, then fold in cheddar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread batter in the skillet. Bake 20–25 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest 10 minutes before slicing. Handle the hot skillet and handle with oven mitts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eOptions, Storage, and Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 1 finely diced jalapeño for a spicy variation or omit cheese for plain cornbread. Coarse homemade meal may need further milling. Never use moldy grain or taste raw batter, flour, or meal. 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