{"product_id":"ga-mais-a-eclater-glass-gem-bio","title":"Organic 'Glass Gem' popcorn","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eOrganic 'Glass Gem' popcorn (Zea mays) from Gaia seed company, a legendary multicoloured corn with translucent, jewel-like kernels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e'Glass Gem' corn is one of the world's most celebrated heirloom varieties, created by \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eCarl Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e , a Cherokee farmer from Oklahoma who patiently selected native lines to preserve their beauty and history. Each ear is a living work of art: \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"454\"\u003etranslucent\u003c\/strong\u003e , vibrant kernels in every shade of \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eamber, turquoise, purple, coral, jade, and pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e . No two ears are alike, making this variety particularly magical both in the garden and when dried for decorative purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eThe robust plants, reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e6 to 8 feet in height\u003c\/strong\u003e , bear several \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e7- to 8-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e ears, suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"789\"\u003epopcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e —deliciously crunchy and slightly sweet—or for fine, colored \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"867\"\u003ecornmeal\u003c\/strong\u003e . An open-pollinated variety, it requires a relatively long growing season, hence the advantage of starting it indoors in northern climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Cucumber, Melon, Parsley, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tall, sturdy stems, several spikes per plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 240 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Translucent multicolored kernels, Cherokee heirloom variety, excellent for popcorn and flour, unique ears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Crispy popcorn, soft and aromatic flour\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Poor tolerance (heat plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eSow directly when the soil reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e19°C (66°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start seeds indoors to enjoy the entire season. 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To dry the ears: fold all the husks towards one end, tie them together, and then hang them in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003edry, warm, and well-ventilated\u003c\/strong\u003e place for a few weeks. 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