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maximizing corn production
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Posted by farmfreedom (My Page) on Mon, Dec 12, 05 at 14:31
First may I suggest that you get the book "Seed Inventory " by Kent Whealy it gives a description of all non hybrid seeds in U.S.A.and Canada . The prefered multi eared corn is " Hastings Prolific " this is hard to find and GRIN HAS A DIFFERENT Hastings variety so be careful . For smaller ears "Chires baby" from "down to earth seeds"
also Asain mini corn can produce up to 40 ears per stalk , as a last resort there is always "six shooter corn" regular sized ears but average 6 ears to a stalk. He also lists drought resistant varieties, and some strains that reach full maturity in 40 days . It makes quick reading for those of us that have an interest . You can find many interesting types of seed at www.ars-grin.gov any suggestions ?
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RE: maximizing corn production
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| FF, "...any suggestions ? " The SBE Garden Oddity Kit includes "Giant Corn" that grows 12 to 15 feet high. (grin) I'm not sure how you are supposed to pick it. MM |
RE: maximizing corn production
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Who can use the services of ars-grin? Is it open to the public or just organization/businesses?
Is there a cost?
Thanks in advance for the info. |
RE: maximizing corn production
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| Yes ! www.ars-grin.gov is open to the public. You must be a plant breeder( EVEN AN AMATURE ONE COUNTS) and give a written evaluation of the seeds you test at the end of the season . That is the "CHARGE" , IT IS BEST TO MAKE A COUPLE OF PHOTOCOPIES AND ALWAYS KEEP ONE FOR YOURSELF . Sometimes they get lost in the mail . |
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