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zea strawberry Corn
Compact, jewel-red ears that look just like oversized strawberries, held on tall, architectural plants. Grown for both ornamental impact and popping, these richly coloured cobs are perfect for autumn displays — and can also be dried and popped into traditional popcorn.
 
When to Sow: Apr - May
 
HOW TO SOW:
Sow in pots - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with 4cm of soil. Ideal temp 20-30°C.  Grow on until all risk of frost has passed, then harden off before transplanting out into final cropping location 45cm apart in blocks to aid pollination. 
 
  • Classification: Half Hardy Annual
  • Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
  • Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
  • Harvest Time: Sep - Oct
  • Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
 
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: All
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Water well in hot weather
  • Use: Ornamental / Popping corn
 
  • Harvest: Once cobs are fully mature and dry. Husks should be papery and brown, the cob firm to the touch, and kernels deep red and hard — if a fingernail dents a kernel, it’s too early, so leave it longer. After harvest, remove husks and dry cobs further somewhere warm and well-ventilated. Only pop once kernels are fully dry — if they’re even slightly soft, they won’t pop properly.
 
  • Days to Maturity:  112 Days
  • Feed: No special requirements
  • Height:2m
  • Plant Spacing:  45cm

Zea Strawberry Corn

SKU: 600623
£2.65Price
Quantity

  • 34 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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