{"product_id":"ga-mais-a-eclater-floriani-red-flint-bio","title":"Organic 'Floriani Red Flint' Popcorn","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eOrganic 'Floriani Red Flint' popcorn (Zea mays) from Gaia seed company, a red Italian flint corn with a rich and traditional flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e'Floriani Red Flint' corn is an exceptional heirloom variety originating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eItalian Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it has been selected for \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"296\"\u003ecenturies\u003c\/strong\u003e by local farmers for its quality and hardiness. 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Rediscovered and introduced to North America by SESE and Fedco Seeds in 2009 thanks to William Rubel, this ancient corn is now sought after for its consistent yield, incredible flavor, and unique culinary qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e Although it is primarily used for culinary processing, its red ears are also beautiful as decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Cucumber, Melon, Parsley, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSpread\/carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : High and sturdy stem\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 220 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red grains, alpine variety, ideal for polenta and semolina, rich traditional flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rich taste, perfect for flour and polenta \u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Average (heat plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e Sow directly when the soil reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e19°C (66°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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