How to Grow Popping Corn

Popping corn is one of the five main types of corn. It is grown for the purpose of harvesting dry popcorn kernels, which are sold in stores and consumed as popcorn. In order to grow popping corn, a moderate amount of space in a large garden or yard is necessary. Rich soil is also helpful, though not necessary. Popping corn, as well as regular corn, has to be grown in rows to allow for proper pollination. With adequate space, sunlight and water, popping corn can be successfully grown and consumed.

Things You'll Need

• Popping corn seeds
• Small gardening shovel
• Water
• General purpose fertilizer
• Optional:
• Mulch

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate an area in a garden or yard where there is full exposure to the sun.

   • 2

     Mark rows for the popcorn seeds. Seeds should be planted six inches apart in a row. Each row will need to be three feet from other rows, and there should be at least three rows total.

   • 3

     Dig a one-inch-deep hole for each seed. Place the seeds in the holes, cover with soil, and water the soil well.

   • 4

     Water the popcorn seedlings two days after planting.

   • 5

     Fertilize the plants every three weeks with a general purpose fertilizer.