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Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn Seeds (Organic)

Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn Seeds (Organic)

Colorful kernels, popping perfection.

Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn is a vibrant heirloom variety treasured for its colorful kernels and exceptional 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 for sale offers an opportunity to cultivate a unique and productive variety. This corn thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring consistent watering and spacing for optimal growth. Sturdy stalks produce ears that are smaller than sweet corn but packed with kernels that dry and pop beautifully. Proper harvesting and curing ensure kernels are ready for popping or crafting into stunning autumn displays.

While similar in appeal to glass gem Cherokee Indian corn popcorn, the Cherokee Long Ear Corn variety is specifically bred for its popping quality and rich heritage. Its colorful appearance and delicious results make it a favorite among gardeners and popcorn enthusiasts. Growing this variety also adds an ornamental touch to your garden, with its striking ears providing beauty even before harvest.

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. Its combination of beauty, utility, and flavor ensures it will become a treasured addition to your garden and table.

Annual Heirloom. This striking variety features slender, elongated ears adorned with vibrant kernels that range from translucent to opaque. Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn is both ornamental and functional, offering exceptional popping quality and a rich, nutty flavor. The dried ears are also popular for decorative purposes, showcasing their unique beauty.

Did You Know? When popped, Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn produces fluffy, tender popcorn with a satisfying crunch, perfect for snacking or culinary creations.

  • 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
  • Approx Seeds per Pack: 150 Seeds
USDA Certified Organic
Quantity Discounts for Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn Seeds (Organic)
Buy 10 for $3.79 each
Buy 25 for $3.59 each
$3.99
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Description

Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn is a vibrant heirloom variety treasured for its colorful kernels and exceptional 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 for sale offers an opportunity to cultivate a unique and productive variety. This corn thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring consistent watering and spacing for optimal growth. Sturdy stalks produce ears that are smaller than sweet corn but packed with kernels that dry and pop beautifully. Proper harvesting and curing ensure kernels are ready for popping or crafting into stunning autumn displays.

While similar in appeal to glass gem Cherokee Indian corn popcorn, the Cherokee Long Ear Corn variety is specifically bred for its popping quality and rich heritage. Its colorful appearance and delicious results make it a favorite among gardeners and popcorn enthusiasts. Growing this variety also adds an ornamental touch to your garden, with its striking ears providing beauty even before harvest.

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. Its combination of beauty, utility, and flavor ensures it will become a treasured addition to your garden and table.

Annual Heirloom. This striking variety features slender, elongated ears adorned with vibrant kernels that range from translucent to opaque. Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn Corn is both ornamental and functional, offering exceptional popping quality and a rich, nutty flavor. The dried ears are also popular for decorative purposes, showcasing their unique beauty.

Did You Know? When popped, Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn produces fluffy, tender popcorn with a satisfying crunch, perfect for snacking or culinary creations.

  • 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
  • Approx Seeds per Pack: 150 Seeds

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.
Buy with confidence and plant the best!

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Good Keeper
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Corn Type : Popcorn
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Poaceae
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

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'. Painted Mountain tolerates high winds, cold nights, and drought.

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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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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Customer Reviews

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Adrianne Barber
Terrific corn variety

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.

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Miles Away Farm
SO diverse

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.

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Erica B.
Very pleased!

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!!

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Chris
Didn't germinate

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.

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KC
More popped flavor

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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