Dakota Black Popcorn

Zea mays

Deep black and spikey kernels on 5-7 inch cobs are beautiful and delicious.  The popcorn has a hearty, deep earthy flavor and pops into large pieces.  It’s very fun to grow your own popcorn!  Give it a try! 

Growing Corn

Plant seeds indoors to transplant or direct sow in warm soil.  I tend to start my corn in late April and transplant it out mid May to get a jump on the season as this corn is harvested as dry corn and not for fresh eating.  However I bet the seeds prefer to be direct sown so perhaps try both!  Plant at least 20 plants in a block pattern (not a long row) to get optimal pollination.  Stalks grow 5-6 feet tall.  Plants produce one maybe two cobs per plant.  Space 10” apart in rows at least two feet apart.  Plant in full sun. 

75 days to maturity 

Packet Contains ~50 seeds