BMR84 Grazing Corn
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BMR 84 Grazing Corn is an open pollinated corn ideal for a single grazing or greenleaf silage. This corn has the special "brown midrib" (BMR) trait that makes it more digestible than other forage varieties so animals can easily enjoy the highly digestible feed. In addition to being highly desirable to cattle, grazing corn can attract horses, chickens, turkey, deer, songbirds, squirrels, rabbits, and even black bears. Low in fibrous cells and stockpiles well in towers and bunkers for winter stockpiling. Can be planted throughout the summer.
Also Known As: Yellow Flint Corn, Dent Corn, Ornamental Corn, Calico Corn, Cattle Corn
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| Plant Name: |
Grazing Corn, BMR84 |
| Latin Name: |
Zea mays |
| Days to Germinate: | 10-14 |
| Days to Harvest: | 84 |
| Germination Rate: | 98% |
| Test Date: | 1/22 |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| USDA Zones: | 4-9 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| GMO: | No |
| Pollination: |
Open-Pollinated |
| Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: | No |
| Seeds Packed For**: | 2022 |
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation and Fertilizing:
Corn will grow best in areas with plenty of sunlight and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. To prepare the soil, clear the area of rocks, trash, and large sticks. Small pieces of grass and leaves can be mixed into the soil to make it richer. Spade the soil 8-10 inches deep and completely cover plant material. Rake the soil until it is smooth.
Planting:
Plant 1-2 ounces of seed for every 100 feet of row when temperature is no colder than 55 F and rising. Plant corn seeds 1 inch deep and 3-4 inches apart. Space rows 2 1/2 - 3 feet apart. After the plants are up, thin them to 1 foot apart. For a steady harvest, plant again after 2-3 weeks. Can be planted throughout the summer.| Planting Depth: | 1-2 inch |
| Within-Row Spacing: |
3-4 inch, thin to 1 foot |
| Between-Row Spacing: |
2 1/2 - 3 feet |
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water sweet corn as needed to keep it from wilting. When kernels are forming, try not to let the corn suffer from lack of water.
Weeding and Fertilizing: Hoe the weeds off just below the soil's' surface. Try not to work the soil more than 1 inch deep to prevent injuring root systems.
Insecticides: Late planted grazing corn comes up so fast and is so competitive, herbicides are unnecessary.
Diseases: If a few of your corn plants are stunted, they may have a viral disease and should be removed to keep the virus from spreading.
Harvesting:
The optimum time to graze is at tassel for grass-fed operations or at 50% milk line for a mix of forage and grain. Can provide up to 18 tons per acre of forage.
