Popping Corn – Seeds

(Zea mays) – Classic Popcorn Variety

Popping Corn is a fun and easy-to-grow heirloom maize ideal for home gardens and small plots. This variety produces small, hard kernels perfect for popping, making it a delightful addition to family snacks and garden activities. Easy to grow and surprisingly decorative while in the garden, it combines practicality with charm.

Key Features

• Type: Annual maize

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Kernels: Small, hard, ideal for popping

• Harvest: 90–100 days from sowing

• Special: Heirloom variety, fun and edible

Ideal For

• Fresh popping at home

• Educational gardening with children

• Home gardens and small allotments

• Adding ornamental value while growing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, when soil is warm (min. 15°C)

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during tasseling

Care Tips

• Provide enough space for airflow to reduce disease risk.

• Harvest when husks turn brown and kernels are hard.

• Dry kernels fully before popping or storing.