110-120 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Eureka Ensilage Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Dent Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Eureka Ensilage is a very old variety. At True Leaf Market, we are one of the very last seed companies to carry this great old heirloom. ~150 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Zea mays Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter Days to Maturity: 110-120 Days to Germination: 7-10 Germination Temperature: 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) Seeding Depth: 1.5-2 inches Direct Sow: Yes Corn Type: Dent - Dent gets its name from indentations that appear at the crown of each kernel when ripe. Dent corn has a high starch content and is commonly used for livestock feed or for grinding into corn flour. Plant Spacing: 10-15 inches Row Spacing: 24-36 inches Plant Height: 72-84 inches Plant Width: 8-12 inches Growth Habit: Upright Growth Speed: Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 115 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. Soil Preference: Temperature Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Eureka Ensilage Corn Color: White Special Use: Machine Harvest Friendly: No Corn Seeds - Eureka Ensilage Dent Great storage dent corn huge amounts of silage for your cows or goats. Stalks grow a huge 11-13' tall. (See the old 1907 ad that says Eureka grows 18-20' tall!) Very large ears that measure 10-11" long. 14-16 rows on an ear. White kernels. Seeds Per Package: 1/2 oz - Approximately 75 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 2,400 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 12,000 Seeds 25 lb - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
