Yellow Dent Corn Seed
Seed Ranch Yellow Dent Corn is a dependable, high-yielding field corn variety valued for its exceptional productivity, vigorous growth, and adaptability across a wide range of growing conditions. Producing strong stalks that typically reach approximately 7 feet in height, this variety develops large, well-filled double ears measuring around 9 inches long. Each ear commonly contains 16 rows of deep, closely spaced kernels with the classic dented appearance that has made Yellow Dent Corn a favorite among farmers, wildlife managers, homesteaders, and food plot enthusiasts.
With a maturity range of approximately 105 to 112 days, Yellow Dent Corn provides excellent grain production while also supplying valuable cover, forage, and habitat benefits for wildlife. Its robust growth habit and dependable performance make it suitable for livestock feed production, deer food plots, pheasant and turkey habitat improvement, silage production, and grain harvesting.
The dense stands produced by Yellow Dent Corn help create attractive wildlife cover while providing a dependable food source throughout the growing season. Its adaptability and proven performance have made it one of the most widely planted and trusted corn varieties available.
Key Benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| High-Yield Variety |
Produces abundant grain and biomass production |
| 105-112 Day Maturity |
Reliable performance across many growing regions |
| Large Double Ears |
Well-filled ears with excellent kernel development |
| Strong 7-Foot Stalks |
Excellent standability and field performance |
| Wildlife Friendly |
Provides food, cover, and habitat for game birds and deer |
| Multi-Purpose Use |
Suitable for grain, forage, silage, and food plots |
| Adaptable Growth |
Performs well in a variety of soil types and climates |
Common Uses
| Application |
Performance |
| Wildlife Food Plots |
Excellent |
| Deer Attractant |
Excellent |
| Turkey Habitat |
Excellent |
| Pheasant Habitat |
Excellent |
| Livestock Feed |
Excellent |
| Grain Production |
Excellent |
| Silage Production |
Excellent |
| Cover and Screening |
Very Good |
Planting Information
| Planting Factor |
Recommendation |
| Days to Maturity |
105-112 Days |
| Seeding Rate |
14-20 lbs. per Acre |
| Seeding Rate (1,000 sq. ft.) |
0.32-0.46 lbs. |
| Planting Depth |
1-1.5 Inches |
| Row Spacing |
24-30 Inches |
| Seed Spacing |
Approximately 8 Inches |
| Sunlight Requirements |
Full Sun |