Popcorn Seed Grow your own.

15 Seeds

Popcorn is different from sweet corn – it has smaller, harder kernels.

Soil Preparation

• Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

• Work in compost or aged manure for fertility.

• Popcorn prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6–7).

 Sowing Seeds

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep.

• Space 20–25 cm apart in rows, with rows 60–90 cm apart.

• Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows rather than a single row (for proper wind pollination).

Watering & Care

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and kernel formation.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Fertilize with a nitrogen boost (like compost tea or organic fertilizer) when plants are knee-high.

Pollination

• Popcorn is wind-pollinated. Planting in blocks helps ensure full kernel development.

• Avoid planting sweet corn nearby, as cross-pollination can ruin flavor and texture.

Harvesting

• Leave ears on the stalk until the husks are dry and brown.

• Kernels should be hard and glossy.

• Pick ears, then allow them to cure for 3–4 weeks in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place.

Shelling & Storing

• Once dry, remove kernels from cobs by twisting or rubbing.

• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

• If kernels are too dry to pop well, add a teaspoon of water per cup of kernels, shake well, and let rest for a few days to rebalance moisture.

Popping Your Corn

• Heat a little oil in a pot, add kernels, cover with a lid, and wait for the pops! 🎉

• Or put in the microwave in a brown paper bag for 2-3 mins. 

Shipping 

All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)

• Please note NO SHIPPING TO SA, WA, NT, TAS

Our Posting Day

All orders are posted on Mondays via Australia Post and include tracking.

The only times this may change are when:

• Monday falls on a public holiday; or
• Circumstances outside of our control prevent us from posting as scheduled.

Where an order contains both time-sensitive and non-essential products, we will select the most appropriate postage option to ensure your order arrives safely while keeping shipping costs as affordable as possible.

Once your parcel has been lodged with Australia Post, you will be able to follow its progress using the tracking information provided.

Thank you for supporting our small Australian family business.

• No post to  WA, NT and TAS due to quarantine restrictions and biosecurity