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 temps. warm to at least 60°F. Sow about 1/2 inch deep in hills of 3-4 seeds with 18 to 24 in. between rows. Plant in blocks or in rows of 4 or more for proper cross-pollination. Even at optimal soil temps, 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 ears together. Once kernels are free and have dried a bit longer, then pop and enjoy. Test popping reveals the proper moisture level of the popcorn. After popping a few kernels, if the popcorn is chewy, this means the kernels are still too "wet" and more drying is needed. If the corn pops poorly, this usually means it is too dry, and moisture should be added to the popcorn kernels. 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.
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  • #J01784
    * 200 seeds - $2.25 - In Stock
    Bears 3 to 4 1/2" ears filled with a blend of bright and dark pink kernels. Colors remain vivid even after drying....
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  • #J01786
    * 200 Seeds - $2.25 - In Stock
    (105 Days) Contains a blend of miniature Indian corn guaranteed to yield a high percentage of 3 1/2 to 5 inch brown...
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  • #J01764
    * 1 ounce - $4.65 - In Stock
    * 1/4 pound - $9.55 - In Stock
    (100-105 Days) Larger than out Miniature Rainbow popcorn, these colorful 5 to 8 inch ears can be popped into...
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  • #J01790
    * 1 ounce - $4.45 - In Stock
    * 1/4 pound - $10.95 - In Stock
    (85-95 Days) A great choice for Northern growers. Pink and mauve blend ears average 5 to 7 inches long. Use for...
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  • #J01771
    * 1 1/2 ounce - $3.75 - In Stock
    * 1/4 Pound - $5.95 - Out of Stock
    85-105 days. This selection of an old favorite has medium size kernels that pop pure white and are very tender with...
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  • #J01772
    * 1 ounce - $4.55 - In Stock
    * 1/4 Pound - $10.95 - In Stock
    110 days. Tiny 3 to 5 inch ears are filled with shiny kernels in a wide range of colors. Even a small percentage of...
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  • #J01780
    * 200 Seeds - $2.25 - In Stock
    (100 Days) A unique miniature Indian corn. The ears have many colorful kernels and a third or more of the husks and...
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  • #J01776
    * 1 1/2 ounce - $5.05 - In Stock
    * 1/2 pound - $12.95 - In Stock
    (Var: R400MR) 103 days. A superior mushroom type popcorn yielding large, golden-orange ears. Popped kernels have...
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  • #J01783
    * 1 1/2 ounce - $5.25 - In Stock
    * 1/2 pound - $12.95 - 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 - $4.95 - In Stock
    * 1/2 Pound - $12.15 - In Stock
    (103 Days) Crisp and tender, fluffy white popcorn. Strong stalks tend to produce double ears resulting in high yield...
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  • #J01795
    * 1 ounce - $3.95 - In Stock
    * 1/4 Pound - $9.95 - In Stock
    (105 Days) Cute 2 inch, dark red, strawberry-shaped ears are great for decorating or popping. The 4 foot stalks...
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