Long ago I can distinctly remember craving Amish Butter on account of a glowing catalog description….Creamy! Buttery! Needs no salt or oil! I am happy to report that it only gets better. Amish delivers on the popcorn front with large, fluffy white popcorn (though please, do drizzle with oil and salt) and also opens up a world of versatility in one variety. Ground coarsely or to fine flour, or made into masa it can then be used for polenta, tamales, grits, breads, cookies...its flavor is that good. 8’ plants selected for 6” conical heads with both rice and pearl-type kernels. It’s nice when such delights can be had and shared from a small handful of seeds. Pre–1885 yellow kernelled seed maintained by the PA Dutch and brought into the market in 1988 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Our seed came originally from Anthony and Carol Boutard of Ayers Creek Farm in Gaston, OR.
100 days. UO

Packet: 1/2oz (~100 seeds)

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Growing Info

SOWING:

Seeds can be sown late spring (May) and into early Summer. Direct seeding recommended.

Note: Corn prefers warmer ambient and soil temperatures (60F+), well-drained, light and loamy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic (6-6.8) pH, and ample water. Seeds may be sown every 3 weeks through early summer or stagger with different maturing varieties.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1-2" This will depend on soil type and moisture. Drier soils require deeper sowing.

SPACING:

2-3 seeds per linear foot, thinning to 8-12" between plants in rows 2-3' apart.
Smaller blocks of 4 rows versus one long row will ensure good pollination.

EMERGENCE:

5-14 days @ soil temp 60-65F

LIGHT:

Full sun is best!

FERTILITY:

Corn is a heavy feeder, especially of Nitrogen, and is thirsty, needing ample water, especially from tassel to harvest.

An addition of compost/high Nitrogen fertilizer is beneficial mid-season/knee-high.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Remember that corn prefers warm temperatures, lots of water, fertility, and space. Keep em weeded, and remember that they have shallow roots!

To prevent seed rot, sow seeds at soil temperatures 60F+ and do not overwater.
Dry corn and Popcorn seeds can germinate at slightly lower soil temperatures.

To avoid cross-pollination of Sweet and Supersweet varieties, you may stagger plantings, isolate by 25+', or choose varieties with different maturation dates.

Harvest Sweet corn when silk is brown/dry, and kernels are milky. Waiting too long will cause excess starchiness. Eat Sweet corn fresh!

Harvest Popcorn and Dry/Flour corn when the seed color is fully saturated and the seeds are hard and glossy. Then, cure in a well-ventilated, covered space.

Popcorn will only pop when a low enough moisture content (13-14.5%) is achieved.

Corn, 'Amish Butter'