Corn 'Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn about 10 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn is a tender plant.

Use as a popcorn, or as autumn decorations. Ears will be 5-7 inches long.