Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Northstine Dent is a late-season cornmeal corn notable for its productivity: each 7-foot plant can carry 7 or 8 medium-sized ears with glossy yellow kernels capped in white. Grow it in blocks, let the ears dry down fully on the stalk, and grind for meal.
Northstine Dent traits
- Cornmeal dent corn
- 7 to 8 medium ears per plant
- Glossy yellow kernels with white caps
- Plants about 7 feet, late season
Good for
- Cornmeal
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstine Dent this page | 100 days | — | — |
| Anasazi | 100 days | — | — |
| Broom | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Blues | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Pink | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Pops | 100 days | — | — |
| Hopi Blue | 100 days | — | — |
Northstine Dent FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Northstine Dent?
Northstine Dent is a late-season cornmeal corn notable for its productivity: each 7-foot plant can carry 7 or 8 medium-sized ears with glossy yellow kernels capped in white. Grow it in blocks, let the ears dry down fully on the stalk, and grind for meal.
How many days to maturity is Northstine Dent?
Northstine Dent is listed at 100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Northstine Dent compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Northstine Dent: 100 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Anasazi (100 days), Broom (100 days), Cutie Blues (100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Northstine Dent good for?
Northstine Dent is grown for cornmeal.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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