Sow True Seed Popcorn Seeds

This variety has a thinner, more delicate hull that shatters when popped. This results in a tender texture without the tough, fibrous pieces that typically get stuck in your teeth.

Yes, these plants are dual-purpose. You can harvest the ears early to use as baby corn in stir-fries or let them mature fully for 83 days to harvest as popcorn.

Corn is wind-pollinated, so planting in a block rather than a single long row ensures that pollen from the tassels successfully reaches the silks on all ears. This is essential for getting fully developed, kernel-filled cobs.

These plants reach 4 to 5 feet in height and require 8 to 12 inches of space between each plant. Because they need to be planted in blocks for pollination, ensure you have a square or rectangular garden patch rather than a single row.

Sow these seeds directly into the soil after the danger of the last frost has passed. The soil temperature should be between 65 and 85 ℉ for optimal germination.

Wait until the kernels are hard and the husks have dried out completely on the stalk. Once harvested, the ears should be cured in a dry, well-ventilated area before you remove the kernels for popping.