30+ Organic Strawberry Popcorn Corn Seeds

Organic Strawberry Popcorn Corn Seeds (Zea mays) produce compact plants approximately 4 feet tall, each yielding 2–4 charming miniature ears. The 2–3-inch ears are packed with glossy, deep-red kernels and resemble large strawberries, making them ideal for both popping and colorful autumn decorations. Once fully dried, the kernels can also be ground into cornmeal or polenta. This productive heirloom variety is an excellent choice for home gardens and smaller growing spaces.

Planting Season

Best planted in: Late Spring & Early Summer (Warm-Season Crop)

Sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil temperature has reached at least 60°F (16°C). Strawberry Popcorn requires a long, warm growing season to fully develop and dry its kernels.

How to Grow Organic Strawberry Popcorn Corn Seeds

Direct sow the seeds outdoors because popcorn does not transplant well.

Choose a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Grow in moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil amended with compost or well-aged organic matter.

Sow seeds approximately 1 inch deep in heavier soil or up to 2 inches deep in light, sandy soil.

Space seeds 8–12 inches apart, with rows approximately 24–30 inches apart.

Plant in a block of at least four short rows rather than one long row. Corn is wind-pollinated, and block planting helps produce well-filled ears with fewer missing kernels.

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.

Maintain soil temperatures of at least 60°F (16°C), with approximately 75–80°F (24–27°C) providing faster germination.

Seeds typically germinate within 7–10 days under warm growing conditions.

Thin seedlings to the strongest plant every 8–12 inches once they are several inches tall.

How to Care for Organic Strawberry Popcorn Corn Plants

Water deeply and regularly throughout the growing season. Provide approximately 1–2 inches of water per week, depending on temperature, rainfall, and soil type.

Consistent moisture is especially important during tasseling, silking, and ear development. Drought during these stages can reduce pollination, kernel quality, and overall yield.

Water near the base of the plants to keep the foliage dry and reduce the risk of disease.

Apply compost before planting and use a balanced organic fertilizer according to soil-test recommendations.

Corn responds well to nitrogen. Side-dress the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer when they are approximately knee-high and again when tassels and silks begin to appear.

Mulch around established plants to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and protect their relatively shallow roots.

Remove weeds carefully with shallow cultivation to avoid damaging the root system.

Grow Strawberry Popcorn away from sweet corn, field corn, and other popcorn varieties flowering at the same time. Cross-pollination can reduce popping quality and alter the kernels. Separate different corn types by approximately 300 feet or stagger planting dates by about three weeks when possible.

Harvest when the husks are brown and brittle and the kernels are completely hard and glossy.

Remove the husks and cure the ears in a warm, dry, well-ventilated location for at least two weeks. Test-pop a small sample periodically before storing the kernels.

For the best popping results, properly dried popcorn should contain approximately 13–14.5% moisture.

Plants typically mature in approximately 95–100 days after sowing.

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