Dakota Black Popcorn Corn 50+Seeds – Unique Deep Black Heirloom Popcorn – Decorative & Popping Corn

Grow a striking heirloom favorite with Dakota Black Popcorn Corn Seeds. This beautiful variety produces compact ears packed with glossy deep black to dark purple kernels that make an impressive addition to the garden, harvest displays, and homemade popcorn.

Dakota Black is valued for its rich color, ornamental appeal, and excellent popping quality when fully dried and cured. The plants are vigorous and productive, making this variety a fun choice for home gardens, fall décor, farm stands, seed collections, and fresh homemade popcorn.

Plant Details

• Variety: Dakota Black Popcorn
• Botanical Name: Zea mays
• Type: Heirloom popcorn
• Kernel Color: Deep black to dark purple
• Ear Size: Small to medium
• Plant Height: Approximately 5–6 feet
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 85–100 days
• Growth Habit: Upright
• Sun: Full sun
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Best Uses: Popping, drying, fall décor, ornamental displays

Growing Info

• When to Plant: Direct sow after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Planting Depth: Sow approximately 1–1½ inches deep.
• Spacing: Space plants around 8–12 inches apart, with rows about 30–36 inches apart.
• Sunlight: Grow in full sun.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter works best.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear formation.
• Planting Tip: Plant corn in blocks of several short rows instead of one long row to improve pollination.
• Harvesting: Allow ears to mature and dry on the stalk as much as possible. Harvest when husks are dry and papery, then cure the ears further in a dry, well-ventilated location before shelling and popping.

Why You’ll Love It

• Dramatic black kernels
• Beautiful heirloom variety
• Great for homemade popcorn
• Excellent fall décor
• Attractive dried ears
• Great farm-stand item
• Fun for kids and families
• Unique garden color
• Productive plants
• Great for seed collectors
• Beautiful autumn harvest
• Perfect for rustic displays
• Useful and ornamental

🌿 Happy growing!

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