KEYS TO RAISING GOOD , OPEN-POLLINATED CORN
ORGANIC CORN SEED 2017
OPEN-POLLINATED CORN
E-95 Organic Open-Pollinated Corn
Early Open-Pollinated Field Corn
94-97-Day C . R . M
• Organically grown open-pollinated corn
• Improved variety selected in Wisconsin for yield and standability
• Widely planted in the Upper Midwest
• Plant 22,000-28,000 seeds / acre
• Excellent for silage
• Has yielded 118-146 bu / acre
Conventional , Untreated Open-Pollinated Corn
Elliot ’ s White OP MN13 OP Rainbow Flint OP Blue Corn OP Bloody Butcher OP
85 Day
95-100 Day 110 Day 110 Day 120 Day
KEYS TO RAISING GOOD , OPEN-POLLINATED CORN
• Pay close attention to seeding depth , planting 1.75-2 in . deep , especially with large-kernel varieties
• Plant untreated seed into warm soil (> 55˚F ).
• Lower overall plant populations , especially when raising for grain ( 20,000 – 28,000 )
• Choose isolated fields to avoid cross pollination
• Stalk strength is weaker compared to hybrid corn due to lowered lignin content
• Harvest grain on-time to prevent stalk lodging and ear drop
• Open-pollinated varieties typically yield less than hybrids
• Open-pollinated grain can be saved and planted for seed for next year that will be true to type
• We have received anecdotal reports of higher grain nutrition and silage quality with openpollinated varieties vs . hybrids
ORGANIC & UNTREATED SWEET CORN
It is recommended to plant untreated and organic sweet corn seed into warm soil ( at least 65-75 ° F ) at 1-in . depth . Early planting into cool , wet soils can result in poor germination due to fungal disease competition and seedling blights .
Organic Luscious ( tsw )
• 75-day bi-color ; proven excellent eating quality
• Deep kerneled and delicious is a frequent comment
• Good relative cold soil germination ( compared to other organic / untreated varieties )
• Attractive plant , good husk cover
• 16-18 kernel rows , 8 in . ears
• Coated with PC + NB ( organic approval by MOSA )
NEW
Organic 2171 F1 ( sh2 )
• 71-day bi-color ; first super sweet to be available organic !
• Very tender with sweet flavor
• Well-filled ears with 14-16 kernel rows and 8.25 in . long ears
• Shorter shanks and easily snapped for ease of harvest
• Vigorous and attractive in the field
• Isolate from SE or SU hybrids in the field to prevent cross pollination and tough , starchy kernels
• SH2 hybrids emerge even slower than other sweet corn and are harder to grow ; requires planting in very warm soil
• Coated with PC + NB ( organic approval by MOSA )
Sweetness ( synergistic )
Conventional , Untreated
• 68-day bi-color with excellent taste and texture
• Rugged health plant with the best emergence possible
• Coated with PC + NB ( organic approval by MOSA )
Sugar Pearl ( tsw )
Conventional , Untreated
• 73-day all-white with tender kernels
• Superb sweetness and eating quality
• Coated with PC + NB ( organic approval by MOSA )
Bodacious ( se )
Conventional , Untreated
• 75-day very popular all-yellow hybrid
• Hearty plant with sweet , tender kernels
• Coated with PC + NB ( organic approval by MOSA )
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