Item Number: SNV2034
Cherokee Long Ear Small Popcorn Seeds (Organic)
Colorful kernels, popping perfection.
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Description
Description
Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn is a vibrant heirloom variety treasured for its colorful kernels and notable popping quality. Each ear features a stunning mix of hues, including red, yellow, orange, and purple, making it as visually striking as it is functional. Ideal for popping into delicious, tender popcorn or using as decorative ears, Cherokee corn is a versatile and rewarding crop to grow. Planting Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn seeds offers an opportunity to cultivate a unique and productive variety.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Upright
- Crop category: Vegetable
- Kitchen profile: Whether you’re interested in cultivating your own popcorn or adding a touch of history and color to your garden, long ear Cherokee pop corn is an excellent choice.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 65-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Germination: 7-14 Days
- Height At Maturity: 6-8 feet
- Days To Maturity: 90-100 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 8-12 inches
Use the product-specific sowing figures for Cherokee Long Ear Small Popcorn as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.
Before sowing Cherokee Long Ear Small Popcorn, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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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 & 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 & 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 & Storage: For sweet corn, harvest when part of the silk is brown. For dry corn, harvest when husks are completely dry. To finish the drying process, husk the ears and spread them in a dry, well-ventilated area. Store on the cob, or shuck and store kernels.
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