Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn. Plants have 2 - 4 ears, at shoulder height or higher. Plants grow to about 9'. Ears can be used decoratively and to make great popcorn.

Seed has good vigor, plants have considerable tolerance to heat and drought. A blend of Cherokee popcorns brought over the Trail of Tears.

Old-fashioned types of popcorn have a better flavor than modern hybrids, however the kernels pop up smaller. If you read the packages of microwave popcorn, for example, you'll realize that it's the coating, not the popcorn itself that has the flavor. Old fashioned popcorn varieties are tasty without any coating....even salt! The popped kernels are naturally tasty and nutritious, popped and eaten "as-is".

100-110 days

Approx 125 seeds per pack

Planting Instructions

Plant corn directly in warm and rich soil 1 or 2 weeks after last frost in spring. Germination is best in soil temperature of at least 60F. At 55F., it will be retarded, and at 50F. there is minimal germination.

Plant 1"-2" deep and thin to 8"-10" apart in rows 30"- 36" apart. Planting 4-row blocks ensures better pollination than 2 long rows. Corn is ready when the silk on the ears is brown. Old timers say to put the pot on to boil as you go out to pick corn. The sooner it is cooked the tastier it is.