Dakota Black - About 100 seeds. very dark red to black colored popcorn. Small kernels, some very spiky and pointed looking; fun and unusual in displays. Pops well to nice nutty tasting white puffs. As each stalk usually makes one 4-7” cob, it is not incredibly productive, but it is attractive and great as a specialty item. Hardy plants. Approximately 100 days to maturity.
Seeds sold on consignment for Stillwater Valley Farms, seeds will come in Stillwater Valley packets.
Corn, Dakota Black Popcorn
- Black kernels
- Ears grow up to 4 1/2 inches
- Produces up to 1 ear per stalk
- Popcorn
- 90 days
- 100 seeds/packet
Planting -
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Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost.
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For best results, plant in 3 to 6 row blocks instead of a single row
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Thin 8" apart.
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Keep seeds moist however avoid over saturating seeds
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Maturing crops Prefers consistent watering in well-drained soil.
Harvesting -
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Plan harvest in early morning or in the evening.
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If harvesting it for sweet, or milk stage, wait until corn silk is dark brown all the way to the husk.
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If harvesting for seed or full maturity, allow corn to dry on stalk, seed corn is most optimal when ears and husk are completely dry and starting to point downwards.
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