Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Planting
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil and plant popcorn seeds 1 inch deep and 6-8 inches apart in rows.
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination and the silking stage, ensuring the plants receive about 1 inch of water per week.
Fertilizing
- Fertilize when plants are about a foot tall with a balanced fertilizer, then again when tassels appear to support ear development.
Pollination
- Allow wind to naturally pollinate the plants; for small patches, gently shake stalks to aid pollen distribution.
Harvesting
- Harvest when kernels are hard and glossy, and the husks are dry and brown, typically in late summer or early fall.
Notes
Ensure your popcorn seeds are specifically for planting, not just for popping. Different varieties of popcorn may have slightly different growing requirements, so check your seed packet for specific instructions.