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'Merit' Corn
 
Sub-Category: Normal (su)
Midseason
Yellow kernel
 
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Description: Mid-season, normal (su) hybrid. 5-foot plants bear 8- to 9-inch ears with 20 rows of yellow kernels.
Days To Maturity: 75
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Reviewed on 06/12/2006 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This is the most popular yellow corn in this area. Produces well with large well filled out ears. Easy to clean, locals refer to it as silk less. I prefer whites as do a large percentage of folks here. Silver Queen in the same maturity class is more tender and tasty.
 




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