Early Pink, Heirloom Popcorn Seeds

Early Pink, Heirloom Popcorn Seeds — The Northern Grower’s Pink Popcorn for Decoration and Winter Snacking

Early Pink Popcorn is an excellent choice for northern growers — an early variety with beautiful pink and mauve blend ears averaging 5–7 inches long on stalks that grow 5–7 feet tall and produce 1–2 ears each. The dried ears are fantastic for crafting and fall decorating, and the kernels pop into delicious popcorn for winter snacking. Grow your own snacks for the winter — and enjoy the beauty of the harvest along the way. 85 days.

Why Grow Early Pink?

• Excellent for northern growers — early variety suited to cool climates and short seasons
• Beautiful pink and mauve blend ears — 5–7 inches, striking and distinctive
• Dual-purpose — fall decoration and crafting, or pop for winter snacking
• 5–7 foot stalks — 1–2 ears each
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
• Non-GMO seeds

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Plant in blocks of at least 4×4 for good wind pollination. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 8–12 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest when cobs have dried entirely on the plant for best popping results.

Days to maturity: 85 days
Packet size: ~25, 50, or 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Popcorn/Ornamental Corn
Ear size: 5–7 inches
Plant height: 5–7 feet
Spacing: 8–12 inches in blocks
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12