Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Popcorn Untreated Seeds

Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Popcorn Untreated Seeds grow a heritage open-pollinated popcorn dating to 1885, prized for its naturally buttery flavor and small, tender white kernels that pop with an old-fashioned richness. It is an untreated heirloom tied directly to Pennsylvania Dutch agricultural tradition.

At a glance

• Variety: Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Popcorn, heritage 1885
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, untreated, Non-GMO
• Kernels: Small, tender, white, naturally buttery
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Spacing: 10 to 12 inches apart, blocks of at least 3 rows
• Soil temp: Sow at 60 F
• Minimum seed count: 200 seeds per packet, 400-seed two-pack available

Best for

• Homegrown popping corn
• Naturally buttery snacking
• Heritage and heirloom gardens
• Block planting for pollination
• Winter pantry storage

How to grow

Direct sow in blocks of at least 3 rows after the last frost once soil reaches 60 F. Plant 1 inch deep and thin to 10 to 12 inches apart in a block for proper wind pollination. Harvest when the husks are completely dry and the kernels are hard, then air-dry the cobs thoroughly before shelling and storing in an airtight container.

Flavor profile

Naturally rich and buttery with tender kernels and an old-fashioned popcorn flavor.

About Papaws Garden Supply

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