
Corn Seeds - Dent -Oaxacan Green Corn
Seed Count: 50 SeedsMaturity Date: 90-100 Days from Planting/TransplantingPlant Height: Medium to Tall Stalks (up to 8 feet)Kernel Characteristics: Vibrant green dent kernels, excellent for tamales and ornamental purposesLight Requirement: Full SunSoil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5Special Features: Striking green kernels, versatile in culinary and decorative applications Botanical Name: Zea mays History & Heritage:Despite its evocative name, recent research suggests that "Oaxacan" Green Dent corn likely originated not in Oaxaca, Mexico, but in the United States, specifically Minnesota. The variety appears to have been developed by Ernest Strubbe, a prolific corn breeder who donated a similar variety, ES Green Dent, to the USDA in 1977. Strubbe reportedly worked on selecting this corn for over 40 years, likely crossing yellow dent corn with blue or pastel-colored corns such as Earth Tones Dent. While the exact origin of the "Oaxacan" name remains unclea