{"product_id":"ga-mais-a-eclater-japanica-striped-maize-bio","title":"Organic 'Japanica Striped Maize' Popcorn","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOrganic 'Japanica Striped Maize' (Zea mays var. japonica) from seed producer Gaia, an ornamental flint maize with spectacular variegated leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e'Japanica Striped Maize' is a dazzling heirloom variety, grown primarily for its unique \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"281\"\u003evariegated foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e : vibrant stripes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"320\"\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"331\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"354\"\u003epink\u003c\/strong\u003e that brighten the vegetable garden as well as its ornamental appeal. The ears produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eburgundy kernels\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\"\u003edark purple silks\u003c\/strong\u003e , further enhancing its decorative appeal. While it is mainly valued for its aesthetics, the kernels can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eground into flour\u003c\/strong\u003e or used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"669\"\u003epopcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e . Spacing the plants at least 15 cm apart will achieve the most striking color contrast on the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Cucumber, Melon, Parsley, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash\u003cbr data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tall and robust stem, variegated foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"985\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 180 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Multicolored variegated foliage, burgundy kernels, purple silks, ideal for ornamental purposes + flour + popcorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Variegated green, white, yellow, pink\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Grains for flour or popcorn \u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Poor tolerance (heat plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e Sow directly when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e19°C (66°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Place the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e2.5–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (1–2 inches) deep. Grow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) with consistent watering (level 3). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e20–25 cm (8–10\u003c\/strong\u003e inches) apart (15 cm (6 inches) minimum for good color) and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e60–90 cm (24–35 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e . As with all corn, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003esow in blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e for good pollination. 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