{"product_id":"ga-mais-a-eclater-mini-pink-popcorn-bio","title":"Organic 'Mini Pink Popcorn' Popping Corn","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eOrganic 'Mini Pink Popcorn' popcorn (Zea mays) from the seed company Gaia, a miniature heritage corn with pearly pink-violet ears\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e'Mini Pink Popcorn' is a stunning heirloom variety, grown as much for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eornamental appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e as for its excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e, nutty-tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e popcorn. The slender \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e6- to 7-foot\u003c\/strong\u003e plants bear \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"379\"\u003etwo to three narrow ears\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e3 to 5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e long, with glossy kernels ranging from \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"448\"\u003epink\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"461\"\u003emauve\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"487\"\u003elight purple\u003c\/strong\u003e , often with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"520\"\u003epearly\u003c\/strong\u003e sheen. Also known as 'Country Pink', 'Pink Bo Peep', or 'Little Miss Muffet', this miniature corn is a favorite for colorful gardens, decorative arrangements, and delicious snacks once popped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Cucumber, Melon, Parsley, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash\u003cbr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tall stem with several narrow spikes\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"942\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 180 to 210 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 60 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pearly pink\/mauve\/purple kernels, 3–5 in. ears, nutty flavor, 2–3 ears per stalk, heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Crunchy popcorn, slightly nutty taste \u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Poor tolerance (warm plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e Sow directly when the soil reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e19°C (\u003c\/strong\u003e 66°F), at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e ). Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 3) with ample watering (level 3). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e20 to 25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 to 10 inches) apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e60 to 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (24 to 36 inches) apart. For good pollination, sow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eclumps\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than long rows. 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