West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Caramel Crisp Popcorn F1 Corn)
West Coast Seeds (Caramel Crisp Popcorn F1 Corn)
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Originally bred for the caramel popcorn industry, this corn produces single, large cobs with kernels that pop into huge, uniquely mushroom-shaped popcorn. This sugary (su) variety has excellent disease tolerance and is popular in the confectionary industry.
Great flavour and large size ensure that these are a treat for snacking even without a caramel coating. The unique shape helps the delicious caramel coating to cling to the popped kernel.
| Latin Name |
Zea mays |
| Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
| Days to Sprout | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 105 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Germination Rate | 85% |
| Usual seed life | 2 Years |
| Starting |
Do not soak corn seeds prior to planting. Plant 2-5cm (1-2″) deep (shallower for sh2 seed or in cool soil). Sow seeds around 7.5cm (3″) apart, in rows 60-90cm (24-36″) apart. Because corn is wind pollinated, plant in a dense block of at least 4 rows, rather than in single rows. This increases the chance of corn pollen, which emerges from male flowers at the growing tip, to fall down onto the receptive female silks that extend from each corn cob. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 5.8-6.8. Corn is a heavy feeder, so add manure or compost, and use 500g (1 lb) of complete organic fertilizer per 6m (60′) of row, mixing it thoroughly into the soil beneath each seed furrow. Thin to at least 20-25cm (8-10″) apart in the row. Large eared and double-eared varieties need to be 30cm (24″) apart. Keep free of weeds until knee-high, and then leave it alone. |
Sugary (su) hybrid
Bred for caramel popcorn industry
Mushroom shaped popcorn
Goss' Wilt tolerant
