How do you harvest popcorn seeds?

Leave corn drying on the stalks as long as possible, allowing the kernels to dry down naturally on the ear. Harvest and husk the popcorn and allow the ears to cure further in a dry and well ventilated location. Drying time can vary from one week to several weeks or more, depending on weather conditions.
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How do you harvest popcorn plants?

Harvest. Allow the kernels to dry in the field as long as possible. When harvested, the kernels should be hard and the husks completely dry. After harvest, remove the husks and place the ears in mesh bags and hang in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location.
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Can you grow popcorn from popcorn kernels?

Planting Your Homegrown Popcorn

Once you've located fertile seeds, you are ready to grow your own popcorn. Plant the seeds exactly the same as you would sweet corn (soak the kernels for 12 hours before planting, then set them 1 to 1-½ inches deep and 8 to 10 inches apart).
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How do you dry popcorn seeds?

Shell a few ears and lay the kernels on a dehydrator tray. Dehydrate between 120-130°F, checking few hours until it's popping well. To save space, shell your popcorn and place it in airtight containers. It will keep for several years.
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How are popcorn seeds made?

Each kernel is made up of a plant embryo, a starchy endosperm that feeds the embryo, and a hard exterior called the bran or hull. And within each kernel is a small droplet of water - the key to its"pop". As heat is applied to the dried kernels, the droplet of water converts to steam, and pressure begins to build.
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Popcorn: From Harvest to Popper



Where are the seeds on a popcorn plant?

Each flat brown pod contains up to 16 smooth, flattened, bean-like seeds with the pod depressed between the seeds when dry. Popcorn cassia produces typical legume-type pods (L and C) with small brown seeds inside (R). The large, compound leaves offer good contrast to many other plants.
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How do you make popcorn kernels from fresh corn?

Put whole corn cob, or extracted kernels, into a medium-size paper bag. Fold the end of the bag over twice, and microwave on high heat until popping slows to between 2–3 seconds. Be careful of steam when you open the bag. Enjoy your popcorn on the cob!
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Why won't my homegrown popcorn pop?

Popping problems usually indicate the corn is either too dry or too wet. Dry corn tends to pop partially or not at all. If the corn is too dry, remove the kernels from the ears then add moisture as described below.
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Can you make popcorn from fresh corn on the cob?

You can make popcorn from a cob, but only if the cob is specifically a popcorn cob (sweetcorn and other varieties won't pop). It's relatively easy to make popcorn from corn cob, and it can be done using a stove or microwave.
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Can I plant unpopped popcorn?

For best results, plant Unflavored Popcorn Kernels in a sunny part of your yard. When planting, place the kernels 1” deep, approximately 6-8” apart, and space the rows 1 foot apart. Once plants reach 4” in height, thin out a bit so your plants have room to spread out and mature throughout the season.
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Can you plant fresh corn kernels?

Corn seeds are really just dried corn kernels. So you can try growing corn from an ear of corn. Just let the ear dry out and plant the kernels.
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Can I grow popcorn from store bought?

No, you can't open a bag of popcorn from the grocery store and plant it. Most store bought popcorn isn't fertile because of the heating and sterilization processes it undergoes. You'll need to buy fertile popcorn from your local garden center and there are plenty to choose from on the internet.
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What can you do with popcorn kernels?

Take a look at some of the top uses below and get the most out of your kernels!
  1. Add the Unpopped Popcorn Kernels to Cheesy Grits. ...
  2. Create Popcorn Ice Cream out of Your Kernels. ...
  3. Use the Popcorn Kernels as an Ice Pack. ...
  4. Consider Turning the Unpopped Popcorn Kernels into Beanbags. ...
  5. Consider Holding a Contest at a Charity Event.
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How long does it take for popcorn seeds to germinate?

Because corn is wind-pollinated, it pays to plant in blocks of four rows, following the sowing instructions for depth and spacing. Compared to other corn, popcorn is slower to germinate, taking about 10 days to shoot up, and slower to grow.
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What do you call popcorn kernels that don't pop?

There are a few possible explanations why unpopped popcorn kernels are referred to as “old maids.” It might be because unpopped kernels don't contain enough moisture to create a burst. Also, as the unpopped kernel fails to pop, the parallel is made with an old maid who remains unmarried beyond the usual age.
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Does soaking popcorn make it pop better?

When you soak popcorn kernels in water, the seeds absorb extra moisture. This increased water content causes the kernels to pop slightly faster. The increased speed of popping is not significant when soaking kernels in water. It can and does cause some of the kernels to be fluffy.
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Why is my homemade popcorn chewy?

Why is my popcorn chewy and rubbery? A top reason popcorn turns out chewy is because steam gets trapped in your pot when the popcorn kernels are popping. Fix this by using a well-vented lid or leave the pan slightly open to make a light and crispy popcorn.
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How do you dry corn kernels?

Instructions
  1. Blanch corn for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Cut corn off of the cob.
  3. Spread kernels in a single layer on a dehydrator tray, breaking up any large pieces.
  4. Dry at 120 degrees F until crispy (12-14 hours).
  5. Store in an airtight container.
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Is popping corn the same as corn on the cob?

Popcorn is a whole grain maize product. It resembles corn-on-the-cob in appearance and cultivation, although only popcorn kernels have the ability to pop. Popcorn, like all six types of corn, is a cereal grain and originates from a wild grass.
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Can I make popcorn from dried corn on cob?

Place your dried corn on the cob in the paper bag. Fold over the bag twice to secure the end. Place it in the microwave for 2 1/2 -4 minutes or until the popcorn stops popping. Transfer your popcorn into a bowl and toss with salt and melted butter.
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Can you save seeds from a popcorn plant?

Popcorn plant typically flowers in late summer into fall. Some gardeners bring plants indoors for winter, storing them in greenhouses to get them through to next spring. While it can be grown from seed, most home gardeners buy it as a start in the spring and treat popcorn plant as an annual.
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How do you make popcorn seeds at home?

This is a very easy way to prepare popcorn at home.
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Instructions for making pop corn:
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker.
  2. Add in 1/4 cup of dried corn kernels. ...
  3. Add in 1/4 tsp salt and a big pinch of turmeric. ...
  4. Start roasting the corn kernels at high flame. ...
  5. Within few minutes, the corn kernels will start to pop.
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What are popcorn seeds called?

Though the kernels of some other types will pop, the cultivated strain for popcorn is Zea mays everta, which is a special kind of flint corn.
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