Maize, corn
Popi-Hopi Pop corn
This short stature variety is only about 40 cm high and forms small cobs of 8–10 cm in length. The seeds pack quite the popping ability. They are very light and give off a wonderful smell; plus they taste great. Popcorn comes from the clever way Native Americans would easily crack and cook grains with little energy and effort.
Sow in mid-May directly into the field in rows 40 cm apart with 10 cm spacing between single grains in each row. Rich compost will pay off with healthy growth. Be sure to keep the plot weed free. Harvest the mature pods in August then dry them out thoroughly. Rub the seeds off the cob with your hands and you are good to go! Start popping away in an air popper, on the stove, or, better yet, a campfire.
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Golden Bantam Sweet corn
This is one of the last sweet corn varieties available, which is not an F1 hybrid. The yellow grains are semi-sweet with a pronounced pleasant taste. Each individual plant forms many stems which adds to the yield and makes it fun to grow.
Sow in mid-May directly into the field in rows 50 cm apart with 10 cm between single seeds. If you want to intercrop with cucumbers, row spacing must be at least 100 cm apart. The corn protects the cucumbers from wind and intense sun. Also, cucumbers create a groundcover on otherwise bare ground. Both corn and cucumbers will be grateful for rich compost. Harvest the milky-ripe corn cobs in August.
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Sowing quantity 200 g/Are