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Bloody Butcher Dent Corn

Bloody Butcher Dent Corn

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Bloody Butcher
Dent Corn

120 days — 'Bloody Butcher' is an old dent-type corn has been grown in the United States since at least 1845. Its stalks reach ten to twelve feet tall producing two to six ears of corn per plant.

The kernels are striped red or dark red on pink to red cobs. An occasional white ear may appear. 'Bloody Butcher' can be used as roasting or frying corn when young, but it is historically used for flour, corn meal, or animal feed. It is good flavored. Each packet contains one ounce, which is approximately 100 seeds.
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Planting Instructions: Soil must be at least 65ºF to germinate. Be patient and do not plant too early or you will waste a lot of seed! Plant in full sun and keep it watered. Corn is a wind-pollinated plant. Plant in blocks several rows wide to ensure full ears.

Sow seeds about 1½ to 2½ inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin to 6 to 12 inches apart.