Dakota Black Popcorn, Corn Seed

Dakota Black Popcorn, Corn Seed

1 Ounce
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Dakota Black Popcorn, Corn Seed

Dakota Black Popcorn

Corn Seed

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  • Glossy purple-black kernels pop white and crisp
  • Compact colorful ears double as fall decorations
  • Hard flint grain stores well after thorough drying
  • Open-pollinated seed supports future garden harvests

Key Attributes

Botanical Name
Zea mays
Days to maturity
80 Days
Sun
Full Sun

About Dakota Black Popcorn, Corn Seed

Dakota Black Popcorn produces glossy, deep purple-black kernels arranged in well-filled ears. The ornamental ears make striking fall decorations and deliver excellent flavor when popped. Sturdy plants grow about 6–7 feet tall and typically produce one ear per stalk. Bred by Prairie Road Organic Farm in North Dakota, this adaptable variety performs across many climates. Allow ears to dry fully, then finish curing indoors for the best popping quality.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth
1"
Days to Germination
4–10 days
In-row plant spacing
8-12"
Row Spacing
3'

Plant profile

Maturity
Summer
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
84 inches
Growth Habits
Upright
Type
POPCORN CORN,ORNAMENTAL CORN

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce
250
Color
Black
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Growing Season
Warm-Season Crop
Categories
Corn
Features

Key Attributes

Botanical Name
Zea mays
Days to maturity
80 Days
Sun
Full Sun

About Dakota Black Popcorn, Corn Seed

Dakota Black Popcorn produces glossy, deep purple-black kernels arranged in well-filled ears. The ornamental ears make striking fall decorations and deliver excellent flavor when popped. Sturdy plants grow about 6–7 feet tall and typically produce one ear per stalk. Bred by Prairie Road Organic Farm in North Dakota, this adaptable variety performs across many climates. Allow ears to dry fully, then finish curing indoors for the best popping quality.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth
1"
Days to Germination
4–10 days
In-row plant spacing
8-12"
Row Spacing
3'

Plant profile

Maturity
Summer
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
84 inches
Growth Habits
Upright
Type
POPCORN CORN,ORNAMENTAL CORN

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce
250
Color
Black
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Growing Season
Warm-Season Crop
Categories
Corn
Growing Instructions

Growing Instructions

Before Planting

Corn benefits from a full-sun, warm site with fertile, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Incorporate compost and adjust nutrients and pH according to a soil test, avoiding excessive nitrogen. Wait until frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed; harden transplants and install supports before planting when the crop requires them.

Planting

Direct sow corn after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60°F, or about 65°F for supersweet types. Plant in several short adjacent rows rather than one long row to improve wind pollination. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Space plants 8–12 inches apart in rows about 30–36 inches apart.

Watering

Provide about 1–1½ inches of water weekly, increasing during hot weather. Consistent moisture is most important during tasseling, silking, and ear filling; water deeply at soil level.

Fertilizer

Side-dress corn with nitrogen when plants begin rapid growth and again if soil tests or leaf color indicate need. Avoid placing concentrated fertilizer against stems or roots.

Harvesting

Harvest sweet corn when silks are brown, husks remain green, and punctured kernels release milky juice. Twist ears downward to remove them and cool promptly. Leave dry or ornamental corn until kernels harden and husks dry.

Tips

Plant corn in blocks rather than a single long row for better wind pollination. Separate varieties with different maturity dates or adequate distance when cross-pollination could affect eating quality.

AVG. Seeding Rate

1M/500', 5M/2,500', 25M/12,500', 30M/acre at 2 seeds/ft. in rows 36" apart.

Pests & Diseases

Northern leaf blight, gray leaf spot, common rust, smut, and ear rots are major corn diseases. Choose resistant hybrids and rotate or bury infected residue. Remove smut galls before they rupture. Moldy ears may contain mycotoxins; discard them rather than feeding or saving affected grain.

Corn earworms, European corn borers, armyworms, cutworms, wireworms, and birds are common. Monitor silks and whorls, use appropriate biological controls, rotate fields, and protect ripening ears when necessary.

Our Promise

Our Promise

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We carefully select dependable varieties for strong performance, uniform growth, excellent flavor, and rewarding harvests. We produce many varieties on our Indiana farm and work closely with trusted growers across the United States.

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Whether you’re planting your first garden or growing on a larger scale, you can count on Urban Farmer for quality products, helpful service, and support throughout the growing season.

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