Item Number: SNV8530
Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn Seeds (Organic)
Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn Seeds (Organic)
Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn - A Rainbow of Colors Enjoyed by All
Corn - Cherokee Popcorn - Zea mays
Tender Annual Different from other popcorns in that the kernels are a rainbow of colors from red, blue, orange, white, pink, purple and yellow. Colorful ears develop to 5-7".
Did You Know? This variety was bred by Carl Barnes, a world-renowned Cherokee corn collector from Oklahoma, from various strains carried west by the Cherokee over the Trail of Tears.
Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 4-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8'
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds
For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing Corn in your garden.
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Description
Description
Corn - Cherokee Popcorn - Zea mays
Tender Annual Different from other popcorns in that the kernels are a rainbow of colors from red, blue, orange, white, pink, purple and yellow. Colorful ears develop to 5-7".
Did You Know? This variety was bred by Carl Barnes, a world-renowned Cherokee corn collector from Oklahoma, from various strains carried west by the Cherokee over the Trail of Tears.
Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 4-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8'
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds
For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing Corn in your garden.
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Good Keeper
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Its weak and shallow root system likes loose soil with a high compost content.
Planting and Growing: Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 week after the last frost. You can start earlier by using black or green plastic mulches and floating row covers to obtain optimum conditions. Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure good germination. To prevent cross-pollination, plant different varieties at least 500'.
Harvesting and Storage: Harvest the ears when husks have dried and kernels are plump, well-colored, and shiny. Husk and dry cobs in a cool, well-ventilated space. After one month, test-pop a few kernels every few days until successful. Remove kernels from cobs and store in dark containers.
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Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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I have grown cherokee long ear popcorn for two years now, and it has performed beautifully. This year alot of the plants have three ears, some have four, and one plant even has six good sized ears. This is in a new plot with very little fertilizer and attention.
Having read Carol Deppe's book The Resilient Gardener, where she dedicates a whole section to the breeding of corn, I'm extra impressed with the obvious genetic diversity of this variety. I had good germination - all planted at once in mid May - yet ripening varied over the course of a month, as did ear size (though some of that could have been low fertilization on my part). The ears are stunning, and very few are alike. HUGE genetic diversity. It took a long time to mature (harvested the last of it in mid October). It's shucked and drying in my greenhouse now, so we haven't eaten it yet, but look forward to popping it, and saving seed to plant again.
This has been my first experience with Peaceful Valley, and I am sold! All my popcorn has sprouted and looks very healthy. I look forward to purchasing more through PV next season!!
Not sure what happened to this popcorn but it did not germinate at all. I have been gardening for over thirty years and this has never happpen. Still trying to figure out what went wrong.
Growing popcorn takes time, since you need to let the outside of the ears dry before picking then let the kernels dry before removing them from the cob. But, the flavor of the popped corn is wonderfully rich. It actually tastes like corn with a hint of buttery flavor. This is definitely something you don't find in the grocery store.
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from 9231 reviewsThe cute packaging caught my eye first. I love you can open it up sprinkle in the seeds you need to use, and then close it up for another time. It is compact and cute. I am eager to harvest my greens.
One of my favorites to grow…always get a good yield out of this one and the flavor is just…YUM!
I received these in August and they have braved the heat of the past 2 months. I have continued to water them to ensure they live. One tree looks much better than the other, although I see buds ready for next year on both. I can't wait for spring to see blooms, leaves and branches to begin.
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Heads were big with many large cloves. I am anticipating a great outcome in early summer 🧄
Our chickens love this forage.I was a little concerned growing this in south Florida however it is flourishing. Our new go to, thanks Peaceful Valley!
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