{"product_id":"corn-popcorn-blue-mini-seeds","title":"Corn Popcorn Blue Mini Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZea mays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Mini is a compact and highly decorative Popcorn producing several small, beautifully coloured blue cobs on plants reaching only around 1 m tall. Despite its modest size, each plant can produce approximately 4–6 cobs, making it a productive choice for smaller vegetable gardens and spaces where full-sized corn varieties can be cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kernels mature to shades of slate-blue to deep blue and can be dried for popping. The small cobs are also particularly attractive when dried and used in seasonal displays and decorative arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn has been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years, with popcorn representing some of the oldest known forms of maize. Popcorn varieties contain a hard outer hull surrounding a starchy centre; when heated, moisture trapped within the kernel turns to steam until the pressure causes the kernel to burst and expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Mini is a warm-season crop that performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture. Corn is wind pollinated, so grow plants together in a block rather than a single long row to encourage good pollination and well-filled cobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after the last frost to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm soil approximately 2–3 cm deep. Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart, with rows 50–75 cm apart. For reliable pollination, plant in a block of several short rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep consistently watered during establishment, flowering and cob development. Corn is a relatively hungry crop and benefits from fertile soil and additional feeding during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor popcorn, leave the cobs on the plants until the husks and kernels have matured and begun to dry. Harvest and continue drying the cobs thoroughly before removing and popping the kernels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, isolate Blue Mini from other corn varieties flowering at the same time, as corn cross-pollinates readily and crossing can affect both seed purity and kernel characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for delivery to Western Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48543490572506,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Corn_Popcorn_BlueMini.jpg?v=1788478156","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/corn-popcorn-blue-mini-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}