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| 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 |
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.
