{"product_id":"black-jack-corn-pop","title":"Black Jack Popcorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eZea mays\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CORN, POP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eCorn takes about 14 days to emerge from 50°F soils but only about 5 days to emerge at 70°F. Plant about mid May in the Midwestern U.S., as early as mid April in milder climates. Can direct seed as early as mid February with row cover in mild temperate climates. In regions with short growing seasons, start indoors two plants per cell 3-4 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. Some soak seeds in water tepid for an hour or two before planting. If cool and wet, plant shallow 1 to 1-1\/2”. If hot and dry plant 2–3”. Plant in blocks to ensure the best wind pollination. Do not soak seeds before sowing. Open pollinated corn varies more than hybrid corn. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-8. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 200 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1-2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Jack Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 846 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 3,385 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##It's easy to grow your own popcorn! Black Jack popcorn plants are 4.5’ tall, with a low ear placement. The ears are 4-6”, with deep dark burgundy kernels that pop white, and consistently pop well in the pot. Ripens 20 days before Japanese Hulless popcorn. Open pollinated, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds. Tags: Type: Popcorn, Color: Black, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883711577,"sku":"10787","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":883711585,"sku":"10868","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31248785899562,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/BlackJack1_Corn012in.jpg?v=1497595942","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/black-jack-corn-pop","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}