Popcorn

Get delicious healthy popcorn fresh from your garden. Some varieties can even be used for colorful decorations. Sow popcorn around the middle of May when soil temperatures warm to at least 60°F. Sow about 1/2 inch deep in hills of 3-4 seeds. Even at optimal soil temperatures, popcorn can be slow to germinate, so be patient. Harvest when the kernels on the ears feel hard and dry. They should look glossy, and the stalks and leaves will have dried completely. Let ears dry in a well-ventilated place for several weeks. Next, remove the husks, then strip individual kernels off the ears by rubbing them together. Once the kernels are free and have dried out a bit longer, pop and enjoy. Test popping reveals the proper moisture level of the popcorn. After popping a few kernels, if the popcorn is chewy, it means the kernels are still too wet and need more drying. If the corn pops poorly, it usually means the kernels are too dry, so moisture should be added. 1 Tbs. of water added to 1 qt. of popcorn, wait a few days, and this usually does the trick.
1 1/2 ounces plants about 100 ft of row.
  • #J01766
    1 ounce - $6.95 - In Stock
    1/4 pound - $16.75 - In Stock
    (100 Days) Shiny, brightly colored kernels are irresistible. Originally selected from crosses made between several...
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  • #J04930
    1 ounce - $8.45 - In Stock
    1/4 pound - $23.95 - In Stock
    ORGANIC (100 Days) Shiny, brightly colored kernels are irresistible. Originally selected from crosses made between...
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  • #51028
    $10.95 - In Stock
    Grow the best sweet corn ever using this water-soluble, high-energy, 22-34-11 fertilizer. Strengthens roots for...
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  • #J01764
    1 ounce - $5.25 - In Stock
    1/4 pound - $11.25 - In Stock
    (100-105 Days) Larger than our Miniature Rainbow popcorn, these colorful 5-8" ears can be popped into delicious...
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  • #J01790
    1 ounce - $5.35 - In Stock
    1/4 pound - $11.45 - In Stock
    (85-95 Days) A great choice for northern growers. Pink-mauve ears average 5-7" long. Use for decorations in the...
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  • #J01771
    1 1/2 ounce - $4.25 - In Stock
    1/4 Pound - $6.45 - In Stock
    (85-105 Day) A popular favorite. Medium-sized kernels pop pure white and are very tender with no hard centers....
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  • #J01772
    1 ounce - $5.55 - In Stock
    1/4 Pound - $11.45 - In Stock
    (110 Day) Tiny 3 -5" ears are filled with shiny kernels in a wide range of colors. Even a small percentage of the...
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  • #J01776
    1 1/2 ounce - $5.55 - In Stock
    1/2 pound - $13.95 - In Stock
    (103 Day, Var: R400MR) A superior mushroom-type popcorn yielding large, golden-orange ears. Popped kernels have a...
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  • #J01783
    1 1/2 ounce - $5.75 - In Stock
    1/2 pound - $16.45 - In Stock
    (104 Days) Expect big yields of large, well-developed ears. Has good stalk strength. Enjoy delicious, tender white...
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  • #J01782
    1 1/2 ounce - $6.25 - In Stock
    1/2 Pound - $17.45 - In Stock
    (103 Days) Crisp and tender, fluffy white popcorn. Strong stalks tend to produce double ears, resulting in high...
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  • #J01795
    1 ounce - $4.95 - In Stock
    1/4 Pound - $10.25 - In Stock
    105 Day) Great for crafting! Strawberry-shaped ears are dark red and 2" long. The 4-foot stalks produce several ears....
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