Zea, Popcorn 'R997' Hybrid
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Grown for popped and novelty corn, R997 Hybrid yields large, theatre style popcorn. R997 is a mid-season butterfly popcorn with long cylinder-shaped ears, easy shelling orange kernels and improved stalk strength. High resistance: Grey Leaf Spot; Intermediate resistance: Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Drought.
Corn is a warm season tender annual and requires high fertility and deep, well-draining soil. Fertilize ground well in spring with high quality compost or a complete fertilizer. Direct sow (recommended) after soil has warmed to 65 degrees F and all danger of frost has passed, to ensure germination. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for adequate pollination. Once corn reaches 4 inches tall, thin out to 8-12 inches apart. Side dress with fertilizer at 12″, or when leaves start yellowing. Corn must be well-watered due to their shallow roots. Harvest when ear silks have dried down and kernels are full and “milky”. Corn is generally ready 18-24 days after the first silk has formed.
Zea mays | Large theatre style popped corn
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Corn |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 6" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 10-14 |
| Days to Maturity | 103 |
| Manufacturer Number | 4694 |