Overview

Embark on a delightful gardening journey with our premium selection of organic popcorn seeds. Specifically, these are the highly sought-after yellow lady fingers popcorn variety, renowned for its delicate texture and rich flavor when popped. Each packet contains over 100 high-quality seeds, perfect for cultivating a bountiful harvest in your home garden. These seeds are certified NON-GMO popcorn seeds, ensuring that you’re growing a pure and natural product free from genetic modifications. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, growing popcorn at home is a fun and rewarding experience that yields a truly delicious snack.

Our organic popcorn seeds are carefully selected for their viability and genetic purity, offering you the best chance for successful cultivation. The ‘Lady Fingers’ variety is known for producing small, tender kernels that pop into a delightful, crunchy snack. Imagine enjoying freshly popped corn from your own garden, knowing exactly how it was grown. This makes them an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals and families looking to add a touch of homegrown goodness to their pantry. These heirloom popcorn seeds are a fantastic way to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits (or kernels!) of your labor.

Key Benefits

Our organic popcorn seeds offer numerous advantages for the enthusiastic home gardener and healthy snack lover alike. They provide a unique opportunity to grow a beloved treat right in your backyard, ensuring freshness and quality that store-bought options can’t match.

• Superior Flavor and Texture: The yellow lady fingers popcorn variety is celebrated for its exceptional taste and tender, hull-less texture when popped. This makes for a more enjoyable snacking experience, free from tough hulls.
• Certified Organic and NON-GMO: You can plant these NON-GMO popcorn seeds with confidence, knowing they are free from harmful chemicals and genetic modification. This commitment to organic growing supports both your health and environmental sustainability.
• Rewarding Home Gardening Project: Growing popcorn at home is an incredibly satisfying endeavor. From planting the tiny seeds to harvesting the mature ears and finally popping your own corn, each step is a joy.
• Abundant Harvest: With over 100 seeds in each packet, you’re set for a generous yield of delicious popcorn. You’ll have plenty to share with family and friends, or to store for future movie nights.
• Educational for All Ages: This gardening project is wonderful for teaching children about where food comes from and the process of cultivation. It’s a hands-on learning experience that culminates in a tasty reward.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Beyond just popping, the dried kernels can be used in various culinary applications, including decorative arrangements or even ground into cornmeal for baking.
• Supports Sustainable Living: By choosing organic popcorn seeds, you contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and reduce your reliance on industrial food systems.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure a successful harvest of your yellow lady fingers popcorn, proper care and attention are essential. These organic popcorn seeds thrive in specific conditions that mimic their natural growth environment. Start by selecting a site in your garden that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Popcorn is a warm-season crop, so wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature has reached at least 60°F (15°C) before planting. Planting too early can stunt growth and reduce yields. Ensure your soil is well-draining and rich in organic matter. A pH between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal.

Plant your organic popcorn seeds about 1 inch deep and 6-8 inches apart in rows that are 30-36 inches apart. For optimal pollination and kernel development, plant in blocks of at least four rows rather than a single long row. This ensures the wind can adequately carry pollen between plants. Water regularly, especially during dry spells and when the plants are tasseling and silking. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rain or irrigation. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer when the plants are about 8-12 inches tall, and again when they begin to tassel. Keep the area around your popcorn plants free of weeds, as weeds compete for nutrients and moisture. This attention to detail will help you with growing popcorn at home successfully.

Size & Details

Each packet contains over 100 organic popcorn seeds of the ‘Yellow Lady Fingers’ variety. These seeds are ready for planting in the current season, offering excellent germination rates. The mature popcorn stalks typically reach heights of 6-8 feet, making them an impressive sight in any garden. The ears of popcorn will mature in approximately 90-110 days after planting, depending on growing conditions and climate. Each ear will contain numerous small, vibrant yellow kernels, characteristic of the yellow lady fingers popcorn. These seeds are ideal for garden beds or large containers, but ensure adequate space for the tall growing stalks and robust root systems. Preparing for your harvest of heirloom popcorn seeds is part of the fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The ‘Yellow Lady Fingers’ popcorn plants typically grow to a height of 6-8 feet, developing sturdy stalks and substantial ears of popcorn. Ensure you have enough vertical space in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Popcorn is an outdoor plant that requires full sun and ample space to grow. It is not suitable for indoor cultivation due to its size and light requirements.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: These organic popcorn seeds require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce a healthy and abundant crop.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Popcorn is considered moderately easy to care for. It requires consistent watering, good soil, and sufficient sunlight, but is generally low-maintenance once established, making growing popcorn at home a manageable project.
• Q: What condition will the seeds arrive in? A: Your organic popcorn seeds will arrive in a sealed packet, ensuring their freshness and viability for the current planting season. They are ready to be planted upon arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Popcorn plants do not ‘bloom’ in the traditional sense, but rather produce tassels (male flowers) and silks (female flowers). The ears of popcorn will mature approximately 90-110 days after planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant these heirloom popcorn seeds is in late spring or early summer, after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature for growing popcorn? A: Popcorn thrives in warm conditions. It’s crucial to plant when soil temperatures are consistently above 60°F (15°C) and air temperatures are warm.
• Q: Can I save seeds from my harvest for next year? A: Yes, as these are open-pollinated NON-GMO popcorn seeds, you can save seeds from your mature ears to plant in subsequent seasons, ensuring a continuous supply of yellow lady fingers popcorn.
• Q: Is this popcorn edible? A: Absolutely! These organic popcorn seeds are specifically meant for consumption. Once harvested and dried, the kernels can be popped and enjoyed as a delicious, homegrown snack.