POPCORN Approximately 2,500 seeds/LB
PLANTING: After soil has warmed up to 65F ( 70-75F for SH2 & SH2SL ) till soil fine and loose. Enrich with
compost or fertilizer, as corn is a heavy feeder. Direct sow seeds, 1-1.5″ deep, 5-10″ apart on a row spacing
of 30-36″ apart. For best results, plant in blocks of 3-4 rows, instead of 1 long row. Isolate different corn varieties
by a distance of 100-150′ or by maturity. Keep soil moist and weed free. After corn is about a foot tall, we like to
add Bradfield fertilizer at the rate of 5 lbs per 100′ right on row just before tilling or cultivating soil. If you use
a chemical fertilizer, do not put it on row or you may burn plants.
HARVEST: After stalk has dried down, pick an ear of popcorn and test pop it. If it pops good
you are ready to pick popcorn. If not, wait 2-3 weeks and retry. Ears can also be picked as soon as stalk is completely dried down
and a brown color. Pick ears, husk and cure in a dry, cool place for 3-4 weeks or until it pops well. Shell and use.
HINT: After shelling, store popcorn in the freezer. When ready to use, take out of freezer and pop when still frozen. Pops better.
Earth Tones OP
90 days. This 9″ ear grows on a 9″ tall plant. The color of the kernels are exactly what the name implies- gold, bronze, mauve, pink, green, browns and blues.Ā Untreated seed.
90 days. This 9″ ear grows on a 9″ tall plant. The color of the kernels are exactly what the name implies- gold, bronze, mauve, pink, green, browns and blues.Ā Untreated seed.
