{"product_id":"20-graines-de-mais-fraise-acajou-culture-jardin-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","title":"20 Strawberry Mahogany Corn Seeds (Zea mays)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eeverta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry Mahogany Corn, Strawberry popcorn corn, strawberry corn: its miniature, stubby, pointed ears look remarkably like large mahogany strawberries. But its main appeal is not decorative: this is a popping corn variety, with every kernel turning into popcorn. A spectacular crop to grow with children, from seed to pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature ears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, strawberry-shaped, with a deep mahogany-red color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopping corn:\u003c\/strong\u003e its hard kernels turn into white popcorn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative ears for dried bouquets, or kernels for eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly productive, with many ears per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich and well-drained, with a generous addition of compost — corn is a heavy nitrogen feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring, directly in the ground after the last frosts, at a depth of 3 cm. \u003cstrong\u003eEssential point: sow in a square block rather than in a single row\u003c\/strong\u003e, in clusters spaced 40 cm apart. Corn is pollinated by the wind: an isolated row produces ears that are only half-filled. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during flowering. Earth up the base to strengthen the root anchorage against the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant: \u003cstrong\u003ekeep it isolated from other corn\u003c\/strong\u003e. If crossed with sweet corn or ornamental corn, it loses its popping ability from the first generation onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike sweet corn, let the ears dry completely on the plant until the husks turn brown and the kernels are hard as glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish drying them under cover for several weeks. Moisture content determines how well they pop: if too dry, the kernels will not pop; if too moist, they will not pop either. If they fail to pop, let the kernels rest for a few days in a sealed jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traditional “Three Sisters” combination: corn provides support for climbing beans, which fix the nitrogen it needs, while squash covers the soil around their feet. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts height creates a sheltered microclimate protected from wind and evaporation for shorter neighboring crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts hollow stems, left in place over winter, provide nesting shelters for beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopped kernels as popcorn, plain, salted or caramelized. Whole ears in decorative autumn bouquets, where they retain their mahogany color for a very long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the harvest itself: remove the kernels from a thoroughly dried ear and store them in a dry place. You must isolate your crop from other corn varieties, keeping them at least 200 meters apart or staggering their growing periods. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment whatsoever. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow your own popcorn: a crop that amazes children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866974007629,"sku":"3760335361012","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/image_9iTzp.jpg?v=1716379750","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/20-graines-de-mais-fraise-acajou-culture-jardin-legumes-ancien-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}