Growing Tips
| Botanical Name | Zea mays var. everta |
| Common Name | Pearly White Popcorn |
| Plant Type | Annual heirloom grain / popcorn |
| Kernel Color | Shiny white, medium-size hard kernels |
| Plant Height | 5–7 feet tall |
| Soil Type | Fertile, well-draining loam enriched with compost |
| Sowing Depth | 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days at 20–30°C |
| Sowing Season (India) | February–May; monsoon sowing possible in tropical regions |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hours daily) |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and ear formation |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches between plants, 24–30 inches between rows |
| Days to Maturity | 100–110 days for fully dried, popping-ready kernels |
| Pollination | Wind-pollinated; plant in blocks for better kernel set |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO |
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