- Dakota Black Popcorn
- Proper name is Zea Mays
- 5 to 7 foot plants; 7 to 8 inch ears
- Tender annual
- 100 seeds
Dakota Black Popcorn
Zea mays
5-7 ft plant, 7-8 in ear
Tender Annual
Unusual, dark red to nearly black, pointed kernels producing two ears on a 5-7' plant, with an occasional white kernelled ear. Good stalk strength and great seedling vigor, even in cold soils. Reliable producer in both hot and cool growing seasons. (avg. 3,000 seeds/lb.)
Planting Depth: 1"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60 F
Days to Germ.: 4-12
Avg. Spacing: 2 seeds/ft. in rows 24-36 in. apart
Avg. Seeding Rate: 15-20 lbs./acre
Days to Maturity: 95-105
Full Sun
Moderate Water

