1# POPCORN-SNOW PUFF WHITE

Snow Puff White Popcorn Seed is a beloved open‑pollinated popcorn variety known for its small ears, pure white kernels, and excellent popping quality.

🌽 Variety Overview

• Type: Popcorn (dry corn)

• Kernel Color: Bright white

• Ear Size: 3–5 inches

• Plant Height: 6–7 feet

• Days to Maturity: ~95–100 days

• Popped Corn: Very white, fluffy, tender, minimal hulls

• Use: Home popcorn, gifting, storage

✅ Why Grow Snow Puff

• Outstanding popping expansion

• Light, tender popcorn with fewer tough hulls

• Compact ears—great for home gardens

• Reliable producer even in northern climates

• Stores well once properly dried

Ideal for home gardeners who want premium popcorn flavor rather than large field corn yields.

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Season: Warm‑season crop

• Sun: Full sun (8+ hours)

• Soil: Fertile, well‑drained soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Temperature: Soil should be ≥60°F before planting

⚠️ Corn is frost‑sensitive—do not plant early.

🌾 Planting Instructions

• When to Plant:

  • After last frost, once soil has warmed (late spring)

• How to Plant:

  • Depth: 1–1½ inches

  • Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

  • Rows: 30–36 inches apart

  • Plant in blocks (at least 4 rows) for good pollination

⚠️ Keep popcorn isolated from other corn types (sweet or field corn) to prevent cross‑pollination.

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Water deeply during tasseling and ear development

• Side‑dress with compost or balanced fertilizer once plants reach knee height

• Weed early—corn competes poorly when young

🌽 Harvesting

• Leave ears on the stalk until husks turn dry and papery

• Harvest after first light frost or once kernels are hard

• Finish drying ears indoors with good airflow for 2–4 weeks

🍿 Popping & Storage

• Ideal kernel moisture for popping: 13–14%

• Test by popping a small batch

• Store dried kernels in airtight containers

• Pops best after curing for several weeks

🌿 Companion Plants

• Beans (fix nitrogen)

• Squash or pumpkins

• Cucumbers

(Avoid planting near tomatoes.)