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