Hickory Cane Dent Corn

 Zea mays Seeds per pack ~ 50 Germination: 90% Jan 2025 Packed for 2025 Hickory Dent Corn, also known simply as "Hickory Corn," is a type of corn (maize) variety that belongs to the dent corn category. Dent corn is one of the major types of maize cultivated worldwide, and it is primarily used for food manufacturing as the base ingredient for cornmeal flour (used in the baking of cornbread), corn chips, tortillas, and taco shells. Dent corn is distinguished by the indentation or "dent" that forms at the crown of each kernel when it dries. This dent is a result of the starch inside the kernel shrinking as it dries, causing the characteristic dent shape. Hickory Dent Corn typically has large, yellow or golden kernels with deep dents at the top. The cobs are usually thick and sturdy, with rows of kernels that are closely packed together. Historical Significance: Hickory Dent Corn is considered an heirloom or heritage variety of corn, and it has historical significance in the United States.