Organic Popcorn Maize Cinema – Homegrown popping corn, organic seeds

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Certified organic popcorn maize for warm, sunny gardens. Starch-rich kernels pop well after thorough drying and taste excellent

Cinema is an organic popcorn maize grown for home-popped corn with excellent flavour and reliable popping once the kernels are fully dried. It is best suited to a warm, sunny, nutrient-rich outdoor spot rather than a small container setup.

QUICK INFO
Species: Zea mays L.
Type: popcorn maize
Certification: certified organic seed
Where to grow: outdoor beds in a warm, sunny site
Sowing: May–June, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed
Harvest: September–October, when cobs and kernels are hard and dry
Sowing depth: 3–4 cm
In-row spacing: 20 cm
Row spacing: 40 cm
Nutrient needs: high

DESCRIPTION
Cinema is a starch-rich popcorn maize with a thin but glassy, hard skin that pops well when heated. It is very tasty and intended specifically for popcorn use rather than fresh-eating sweetcorn.

For best results, sow directly outdoors only after the soil has warmed well. Maize is wind-pollinated, so it performs better when planted in a block or group instead of a single long row. With popcorn maize, proper drying is essential: let the cobs mature fully and dry thoroughly before use for the best popping quality.

MINI-FAQ
Are these seeds certified organic?
Yes. Organic and biodynamic certified seeds, verified by independent control bodies.

Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes, as long as you have a warm, sunny growing spot and enough space to grow several plants together. Maize is straightforward to grow, but it needs warmth, nutrients, and good pollination for a strong crop.

Can I grow it on a balcony or in a pot?
It is not the best choice for a small balcony pot. Maize is wind-pollinated and crops more reliably when several plants are grown together in a block, so open ground is usually the better option.

Can I save seeds from this variety?
Yes, but maize cross-pollinates easily with other maize types. To keep seed true to type, it needs isolation from other corn varieties or a different flowering time.

Do you ship across Europe?
Yes, we ship across Europe according to the delivery countries available in the webshop.

Packet 10 seeds