100 days. Open-pollinated.
Green & Gold Dent is an heirloom corn variety that is popular among home gardeners and market farmers for its ornamental value.
Plant grows to about 7 feet tall and produces 7 to 9 inch long ears with a mix of emerald green and golden-yellow kernels.
Though primarily grown for ornamental purposes, Green & Gold Dent can be ground into corn flour for making tortillas and tamales.
Green & Gold Dent Corn
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Soil Type:
Fertile, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 12 inches in blocks or short rows
Germination Temp:
60°F to 90°F
Germination Time:
5 to 6 days
Maturation:
100 days
Growing Tips
Direct sow about one week after the last spring frost or when soil temperatures are consistently above 60 degrees F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 8 to 12 inches apart in blocks or short rows to ensure good pollination. Germination should occur within 5 to 6 days.
