'Melinda's Mini Blue Popcorn' Corn Seeds (Naturally Grown)

$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH2302
Whether grown for decoration, crafting, or snacking, this unique dual-purpose heirloom is a must-have for gardeners and crafters alike!

The Miniature Blue Popcorn is a striking and versatile variety, prized for its shiny colonial blue kernels and charming petite ears. Unlike deeper purple-blue corns, this variety features uniform indigo to medium-blue kernels on 2- to 4-inch cobs, making it a standout for both ornamental and culinary uses.

Despite their small ears, the plants are anything but—growing 6 to 7 feet tall, they are highly productive, often yielding three to four ears per stalk. These thin-cobbed, decorative ears are perfect for dried arrangements, wreaths, bird feeders, fall décor, and country crafts, adding a beautiful blue accent to seasonal displays.

More Information
Botanical Name Zea mays
Seeds Per Pack 50
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 7 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 12 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1 in.
When to Sow Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past
Growing Height 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Plant Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Dark Blue
Bloom Time N/A
Foliage Good Fall Color
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH Requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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