Miniature Colored Popcorn
Zea mays subsp. mays
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Miniature Colored
Popcorn
105 days — Stalks grow to about six feet in height and produces two to three ears each. The ears are small, narrow and average three to five inches in length. The kernels are shiny, often pearly in appearance, bright, and varying in color. Colors can include red, yellow, black, gray, brown, purple, pink, blue, white and orange. A small percentage of ears will be solid colored but most are combinations of many colors
and even "calicos." Some ears also have
red, purple, or brown husks and cobs. Very ornamental yet very tasty.
Although there are quite a few different miniature popcorn varieties on the market at this time, many can trace their parentage, at least in part, to this variety introduced by Bisek Gardens of Minnesota in 1985. Each packet contains 0.5 ounces, which is approximately 160 to 170 seeds.
Planting Instructions: Soil must be at least 65ºF to germinate. Be patient and do not plant too early or you will waste a lot of seed! Plant in full sun and keep it watered. Corn is a wind-pollinated plant. Plant in blocks several rows wide to ensure full ears.
Sow seeds about 1½ to 2½ inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart. Thin to 6 to 12 inches apart.
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★★★★★ The best tasting popcorn ...
By Adriane Temple on November 3, 2018
By Adriane Temple on November 3, 2018
The family thoroughly enjoyed this crop! Grew wonderfully, fun to harvest and store. The best tasting popcorn Ive had; It is light and very flavorful!
★★★★★ Good popcorn - Produce two to five ears, even in less than ideal conditions.
By James Clobes on January 25, 2016
By James Clobes on January 25, 2016
Grew this the past couple of years, first year from Victory Seeds, second year was seed saved from the first year. Pops well, although the kernels may be a bit small for an air popper, as ours will blow some seeds out, but worked great in the microwave popper. Most plants will produce two to five ears, even in less than ideal conditions. Plenty of color variations, for those looking to use it as an ornamental.
