I don’t have much space but decided to try sweet corn and strawberry popcorn. The sweet corn wasn’t great (partially pollinated cobs—I ended up using what little I managed to grow in one small tomato tart) and I decided after harvesting that that I wouldn’t grow corn again (not enough space to do a proper grid).
But this strawberry popcorn did alright! I think this is from something like 15 plants. I only had space to do 3 rows. Most of the main cobs had smaller less developed cobs growing from the same spot (last couple photos), which was surprising to me. I’m still not sure I’ll grow it again but I’m slightly reconsidering my vow to never grow corn ever again in my current garden!
Five years ago when we moved in I read that corn should be direct sown, and so I did that and the crows ate all the seed except for two plants. This year I combatted that by starting the seed in toilet paper rolls and then planting the whole thing out after a couple weeks of growth. If I did this again I might consider direct sowing and laying down netting until sprouts appear. Anyone have any advice on that?
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Perhaps a stupid question… Does this yield pink popcorn?
The internet results I get with my query are confusing.