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Extra high in antioxidants, this small kernel black popcorn is a great tasting popcorn that pops snow white.
At about the time of last frost in spring, direct seed into the richest soil available, 1-2" deep. Apx. 1 sq. ft. per plant.
Poaceae Zea mays
This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.
Corn Smut
Ustilago maydis
This fungal disease mostly infects the ears of middle and late season corn plants. The disfiguring swollen grayish-white growths start growing inside the husk, but expand out of it as they develop. The mature fungus releases a cloud of dark spores that can infect nearby plants or remain in the soil.
Smut overwinters on crop debris and can form resting spores that remain viable for years. Remove infected ears before they turn black and release spores. You can reduce infection by crop rotation and by using resistant cultivars.
Image: William M. Brown Jr., Bugwood.org
Last Frost Date (LFD) refers to the approximate date of the last killing frost of spring.
Example first frost date on April 08.
First Frost Date (FFD) refers to the approximate date of the first killing frost of winter.
Example first frost date on November 01.
