Lady Fingers Heirloom Popcorn Untreated Seeds

Lady Fingers Heirloom Popcorn Untreated Seeds grow a true heirloom yellow popcorn dating to 1854. The slender 6 to 7 inch ears carry very tender, small, nearly hulless kernels. Sow in a block to promote good pollination. Seeds are untreated.

At a glance

• Variety: Lady Fingers heirloom popcorn (since 1854)
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, untreated
• Ears: Slender, 6 to 7 inches
• Kernels: Small, tender, nearly hulless
• Sun: Full sun
• Sowing: Plant in a block for pollination
• Minimum seed count: 180 or 350 seeds per packet

Best for

• Homegrown popping corn
• Tender, small-kernel popcorn
• Heirloom and specialty corn collections
• Family and garden projects
• Seed saving

How to grow

Sow seeds in a block of several short rows for good pollination once the soil has warmed; do not plant untreated seed in cool soil or where sod was recently turned. Grow in full sun with steady moisture and let ears dry fully on the stalk before harvesting for popping.

Flavor profile

Light, tender, and crisp with classic homegrown popcorn flavor.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.