The pop corn with kernels rainbow
Glass Gem Corn is a variety of pop corn that produces amazing kernels with an endless array of colors and placement on the cob. The Glass Gem pop corn is commonly used for flour, popcorn, and for decoration.
Scientific Name: Zea mays
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 19 °C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 100 Days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: well drained, fertile
Sowing and cultivation: Direct sow 1.5 cm deep in late spring when soil temperatures are over 19C. Thin plants 20-30 cm apart in 4-5 rows, and 60-90 cm apart for best pollination.
Tips: Corn is a nitrogen lover. Add manure in autumn or rich compost a few weeks before planting. Once planted, add a high-nitrogen organic fertilizer every few weeks until the corn tassels form. Keep the area weed-free, especially when they are seedlings and well watered.
