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Editorial
August 28, 1914
Eagle River Review
Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin
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Gunderson's column advises on selecting and curing seed corn for better yields in the region, emphasizing choice from productive stalks, early harvesting to avoid damage, and proper drying and storage methods to preserve vigor, potentially increasing output by up to 18 bushels per acre.
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GUNDERSON'S COLUMN
The Selection of Seed Corn.
Success in raising corn, particularly in this region, depends on the care observed in selecting and curing the seed. Corn should be selected from stalks standing where they grew so that seed may come from:
(a) Stalks with a tendency to yield well.
(b) Stalks without suckers.
(c) Stalks that are storm-proof and that have ears at a desirable height.
Corn should be selected as soon as matured. because:
a) Desirable stalks. early matured ones with hanging ears are most easily seen.
(b) Freezing injures the seed before it is dry.
(c) Warm wet weather may start seed to sprouting and kill them.
Care Of Seed Corn.
Where corn grew wild there was a dry season instead of our winter. Each kernel contains a tender living corn plant. Upon the treatment given this plant depends the size and number of ears it will produce. Many tests of two lots of seed, alike when gathered, one promptly dried and kept dry during the winter, the other cribbed, have proved that well preserved seed will yield as high as 18 bushels an acre more than crib seed. Both lots germinated equally well but the dried and well preserved seed showed the most vigor and grew faster, Good corn means early gathering, prompt drying, and a fairly even temperature during winter.
After gathering seed corn dry it by hanging in a heated room for at least two weeks. The kitchen is all right if the corn is removed on wash days, when the room is too moist. In the winter hang the corn in a dry loft or garret suspended in some manner so the ears do not touch each other much. In the spring before planting have each ear tested and discard all that do not show perfect germination.
The Selection of Seed Corn.
Success in raising corn, particularly in this region, depends on the care observed in selecting and curing the seed. Corn should be selected from stalks standing where they grew so that seed may come from:
(a) Stalks with a tendency to yield well.
(b) Stalks without suckers.
(c) Stalks that are storm-proof and that have ears at a desirable height.
Corn should be selected as soon as matured. because:
a) Desirable stalks. early matured ones with hanging ears are most easily seen.
(b) Freezing injures the seed before it is dry.
(c) Warm wet weather may start seed to sprouting and kill them.
Care Of Seed Corn.
Where corn grew wild there was a dry season instead of our winter. Each kernel contains a tender living corn plant. Upon the treatment given this plant depends the size and number of ears it will produce. Many tests of two lots of seed, alike when gathered, one promptly dried and kept dry during the winter, the other cribbed, have proved that well preserved seed will yield as high as 18 bushels an acre more than crib seed. Both lots germinated equally well but the dried and well preserved seed showed the most vigor and grew faster, Good corn means early gathering, prompt drying, and a fairly even temperature during winter.
After gathering seed corn dry it by hanging in a heated room for at least two weeks. The kitchen is all right if the corn is removed on wash days, when the room is too moist. In the winter hang the corn in a dry loft or garret suspended in some manner so the ears do not touch each other much. In the spring before planting have each ear tested and discard all that do not show perfect germination.
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Agriculture
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Seed Corn
Corn Selection
Curing Seed
Drying Methods
Corn Yield
Agricultural Advice
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Selecting And Caring For Seed Corn
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Instructional Advice
Key Arguments
Select Corn From Stalks That Yield Well, Lack Suckers, And Are Storm Proof With Ears At Desirable Height
Select Seed As Soon As Matured To Identify Desirable Stalks Easily, Avoid Freezing Injury, And Prevent Sprouting In Wet Weather
Proper Drying And Storage Of Seed Corn Increases Vigor And Yield By Up To 18 Bushels Per Acre Compared To Cribbed Seed
Dry Seed Corn In A Heated Room For At Least Two Weeks After Gathering
Store In Dry Loft Or Garret During Winter With Ears Not Touching
Test Ears For Perfect Germination Before Spring Planting And Discard Imperfect Ones