Corn – Cherokee Popcorn – Zea mays

Tender Annual Different from other popcorns in that the kernels are a rainbow of colors from red, blue, orange, white, pink, purple and yellow. Colorful ears develop to 5-7″.

Did You Know? This variety was bred by Carl Barnes, a world-renowned Cherokee corn collector from Oklahoma, from various strains carried west by the Cherokee over the Trail of Tears.

Soil Temperature: 70-85F
Planting Depth: 1″
Germination: 4-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8′
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 8″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 1815 Seeds

For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing Corn in your garden.