{"product_id":"corn-ornamental-carousel","title":"Corn Seeds - Ornamental - Carousel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousel produces small, four- to five-inch ears filled with a lively mix of yellow, white, red, purple and dark kernels. Their compact size makes them easy to gather into autumn arrangements, wreaths and table decorations. This ornamental popcorn also offers a second harvest in the kitchen once the kernels have dried to popping condition. Plant in a sunny block rather than a single row, and give the ears time to harden before harvesting their full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall multicolored ears for fall displays and popping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zea mays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-110 days to mature ears; additional drying for popping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants about 6-7 ft tall; ears 4-5 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarousel is an open-pollinated ornamental popcorn, combining small decorative ears with kernels that can pop when properly dried. It belongs to the popcorn group of maize, whose hard kernel exterior traps moisture as steam during heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1.5 in. deep after frost in soil at least 65 F. Sprouts in 7-10 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 36 in. Plant four or more short rows; water well through silking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant several adjacent short rows to keep windblown pollen within the crop. Control weeds while plants are young and maintain moisture through tasseling, silking and kernel fill. Feed according to a soil test; do not remove healthy side shoots simply because they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick when husks brown and kernels are hard. Dry ears with good airflow; test a few kernels before popping. Isolate other corn for seed and keep many seed parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn readily crosses through windblown pollen. Separate varieties by adequate distance or by flowering periods that do not overlap; nearby large fields can overwhelm a small planting. Keep seed from many healthy, representative plants rather than one favorite ear to maintain diversity. Let seed ears become fully mature and dry, finish drying under cover, and label the cleaned seed with variety and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor pollination or moisture stress can leave gaps in the ears. Watch for cutworms, corn earworms and stalk damage, and protect ripening ears from birds and wildlife. Rotate planting sites, keep the crop evenly watered, and dry harvested ears with good airflow to prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100-110 days to mature ears; additional drying for popping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy plant in a block?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind carries pollen from tassels to the silks. Several short rows together give more complete kernel set than an isolated long row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn readily crosses through windblown pollen. Separate varieties by adequate distance or by flowering periods that do not overlap; nearby large fields can overwhelm a small planting. Keep seed from many healthy, representative plants rather than one favorite ear to maintain diversity. Let seed ears become fully mature and dry, finish drying under cover, and label the cleaned seed with variety and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508653584686,"sku":"CN56","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/corn-ornamental-carousel","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}