Tom Thumb Popcorn (Zea mays) - An old-time favourite first marketed in the late 1890s as a compact variety, sometimes listed as “Golden Tom Thumb Popping Corn,” ideal for urban and village gardens. Tom Thumb produces very productive 2–2½ ft. plants bearing many small cobs averaging about 3" in length. This variety pops very well and has excellent flavour, making it one of the best popcorn choices for short-season growers. It is also prized for autumn décor and decorative arrangements.
60 days to maturity.
75 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Direct seed Corn after risk of frost has passed, and when the soil temperature is above 18 degrees Celsius. Sow in a furrow, 1 - 1.5 inches deep and 4 inches apart, thinning to 1 plant per every 8 inches. Plant Corn in blocks or at least 4 rows to ensure proper pollination.
