Corn – Strawberry/Crimson Popcorn

Zea mays

Approx. 50 seeds

The ultimate in organic, heirloom snack foods. An absolute delight, these beautiful shiny crimson kernels explode into little fluffy snow white clouds of yum. Has a nicely nutty flavour that’s simply delicious. This popcorn will win hearts, minds and tastebuds.

This highly decorative variety with cobs resembling big fat berries likes to be grown in full sun, rich soil & kept moist. Plant in a grid or circular pattern well away from other corn varieties. Feed with nitrogen-rich, fish fertiliser 3 times: once at planting, then at 20cm tall and when tassels appear. Leave to fully ripen on plants before picking cobs. After harvest, pull back the sheaths, leave in a well-ventilated area and allow the kernels to dry on the cob for another month. Pop to your heart’s content in a hot pan. Don’t grow with other corn varieties

 

Seed count c.50 seeds

Sow period October – January

Soil temp for germ. Above 18°C

Germ. time 10 days

Plant initially In trays or direct sow

Time till harvest About 3 months

Height 120 cm

Time till harvest (weeks): About 3 months

Spacing: Conv 45cm Biointense 30cm Square ft 4

Position Full sun

Watering Moderate