Puffed corn for making popcorn
It is represented by varieties with small beans, although there are different subspecies:
- pearl - small grains;
- pearl barley - rounded grains, like pearl barley;
- rice - with a top shaped like a beak.
Air varieties have a strong and at the same time thin shell. It does not crack; moisture accumulates inside it. At moments of pressure and temperature, the pulp explodes from the inside and the beans burst. Therefore, popping varieties are popular among those who like to make homemade popcorn.
Externally, popcorn is a beautiful crop, with dense foliage and numerous ears. Bursting beans come in a variety of colors: blue, striped, red, white.
Miracle cone yellow
It grows no higher than 1 m in height, and the cobs are up to 12 cm in length. The beans are elongated, small, similar to long rice with white specks.
Zeya
Early crop with red beans. The length of the cobs is 20 cm, the height of the stem is 1.8 m.
Red Arrow
It grows up to 1.4 m, the cobs reach a length of 14 cm. The grains are small, round, and have a burgundy, almost black color.
Gobble-gobble
A crop with a stem height of 1.2 m and medium-sized cylindrical ears. The grains are elongated and wide.
Hotel
It can reach 2 m in height, the cobs grow up to 20 cm in length. Green grains have a pearl-like shape.
Ping pong
Corn with an average ripening speed. The cobs are up to 15 cm long, the grains are bright yellow and small.
Mini striped
It grows up to 1.8 m, and the cylindrical cobs are up to 11 cm in length. The beans are kidney-shaped, small, white and red with stripes.
Granddaughter's joy
Disease-resistant, high-yielding crop. The length of the ears is 12 cm, the height of the stem is 1.60 m.
Saplings
Volcano
Mid-early variety, grows up to 2 m in height. The length of the cobs is 15-22 cm. The grains are elongated rice-shaped, rich yellow in color.
Candy sweet corn
A true hybrid delicacy, these varieties were the result of a cross between dent corn and flint corn. Contains a small amount of starch and a large percentage of sugar - up to 35%.
Honey nectar
An early ripening plant, reaching a height of 1.2-1.5 m. The grains are golden, very sweet and tasty after boiling.
Bloody Butcher
Reaches a height of 1.6 m. The cylindrical cobs grow up to 30 cm in length. The beans are dark red, fleshy, very sweet.
Divine paper 1822
A rare variety originally from China. When dry, the beans flatten, become thinner, and then resemble paper or cardboard—hence the name. The plant reaches a height of 2 m, and the cylindrical ears can be either small or medium-sized.
Legend F1
One of the most popular varieties among vegetable growers. Reaches a height of 1.7 m, the length of the cobs is 18 cm. The beans are sweet, juicy, golden yellow.
Caramello
A super early variety, the plant reaches a height of 1.4 m. The cobs grow up to 21 cm in length, the grains are large, juicy, and bright yellow.
Noah
A tall crop, with a stem height of up to 2.1 m. Massive ears reach a length of 20 cm. The variety is resistant to diseases, pests and weather conditions.
golden cob
High-yielding, low-maintenance plant. Reaches a height of 1.7 m with a cob length of 19 cm. The beans are large and yellow.
Early varieties
The ripening period for these crops is 65-75 days. They are popular among gardeners living in regions with short summers.
Gourmet 121
Sweet early ripening corn, reaches a height of 1.8 m. The beans are large, yellow.
Honey Bentham
The crop is low-growing - up to 1.5 m in height with a cob length of 18 cm. The variety easily adapts to environmental conditions.
Spirit
An early ripening plant, reaches a height of 2 m. The grains are large, bright yellow.
Dobrynya
Reaches a height of up to 1.6 m. The cobs are large, the grains are soft, and have a rich yellow hue.
Early golden
High-yielding variety. The cobs are small, the grains are yellow and soft.
Ice Nectar
High-yielding variety. The cobs are large, the beans are yellow, soft, juicy.
Ladozhsky 250 MV
The crop is 2.5 m high. The beans are tooth-shaped, yellow. The variety is resistant to disease and drought.
Diseases and pests
Corn is quite resistant to infection by various types of fungi and bacteria. However, sometimes this plant still gets sick. The most common problem is molding of seedlings. This usually happens when seeds are planted too early. Cold air and soil with high humidity provoke the development of penicillium fungi. This disease is controlled using various types of fungicides.
Also sometimes sweet corn is affected by helminthosporiosis. In this case, leaves, internodes, roots, and sometimes cobs may be damaged. This disease usually appears in the second half of summer in the form of large brown spots. To prevent it, it is necessary to burn post-harvest corn residues.
Corn varieties for different regions of Russia
The growth rate and taste of corn largely depend on the climatic conditions of its growth.
Varieties for the Moscow region and the middle zone
The most popular varieties for growing in the Moscow region and central Russia are considered to be early-ripening and mid-ripening varieties of corn.
Sheba
Super early variety, growing up to 1.8 m. Resistant to temperature changes and diseases. The yellowish-orange elongated grains can be eaten fresh, frozen or canned.
Range F1
Reaches a height of 2 m. The cobs are long, up to 28 cm. Adapts well to climatic conditions and is suitable for canning and freezing.
Gourmand Belogorya
Resistant to parasites and diseases. It has a wonderful taste and juiciness of the grains.
Andrea
A plant reaching a height of 1.5 m. The cobs are cone-shaped, up to 18 cm long. The grains are large, yellow, suitable for boiling and canning.
Megaton F1
Reaches a height of 2.5 m. The length of the cob is impressive - up to 30 cm. The grains are elongated, large, rich yellow in color.
For the Urals and Siberia
The weather in these regions can be unstable and unpredictable. This factor can affect both the survival rate of seedlings and the growth of cobs. Mid-season varieties of corn are suitable for the Urals and Siberia. For planting, it is important to choose sunny, well-warmed places.
Spirit F1
Hybrid corn produces a harvest 2 months after planting. It grows 2 m in height, the grains are sweet, juicy, bright yellow.
Bonus F1
A variety with long cobs - up to 20 cm. The grains are dark yellow, with a thin shell.
Anniversary F1
A tall variety, the plants reach a length of 2.5 m. The grains are bright yellow, with a thin shell. The variety differs in shelf life.
Landmark F1
Mid-season corn, the plant reaches medium height. The length of the cobs is 18 cm, the grains are bright yellow, with juicy pulp, sweet.
Farmer
An early ripening variety, reaching a height of 1.2 m. The length of the cob is 17 cm, the seeds are orange and small in size.
Pioneer and its hybrids
Gardeners who plant the “queen of fields” on their plots try to change varieties more often, because the grain does not always please with its yield. For more than 30 years, we have been supplying corn hybrids to the market in different countries. Plants grow quickly, take root in different lands, and withstand weather surprises.
The manufacturer offers customers different varieties of Pioneer corn seeds:
- Elite FAO 210;
- 3893 Clarika;
- Costella 220.
Hybrid grains contain a large amount of nutrients. They are used to produce cereals, flour, and feed cattle.
Feed corn
In a forage crop, farmers value not so much the fruit part as the leaf part. This corn is a source of quality grain and silage for livestock.
Pioneer
Gives a good harvest regardless of the weather. Farmers choose Pioneer as livestock feed, as it is inferior in taste to other varieties.
Saratov Sugar
Drought and cold resistant crop. Reaches a height of 1.4-2.1 m. The length of the cob is 18 cm, with large, fleshy yellow-orange grains.
Aurika
One of the best fodder varieties. It grows in height up to 1.7 m. The length of the cobs reaches 20 cm.
Adewei
A crop resistant to drought and disease. Reaches a height of 2.7 m, the cobs and grains are elongated.
Viola
Reaches a height of 2 m. It is characterized by high silage yield.
The Golden Fleece
High-yielding variety, resistant to weather conditions.
Features of cultivation
- Corn is grown only in well-lit, sunny areas . To obtain good harvests with high quality cobs, the soil must be fertile, well fertilized and slightly acidic.
- Sowing of seeds is carried out at a soil temperature of at least +10 degrees . The depth of seed placement in the soil is 6-8 cm. To obtain earlier production, the plant is grown through seedlings, with the seeds sown in March or April.
- After 3-4 leaves appear, the plants are thinned out , leaving up to 0.5-0.7 m between plants.
- It is necessary to hill up the plants to prevent them from lodging.
- Harvesting occurs when the cobs reach milky or milky-wax ripeness.
Do not deny yourself the pleasure of growing these “rays of sunshine” on your site.
In addition to the fact that you will enjoy eating corn, it is also a natural support for climbing plants: cucumbers, climbing beans.
Waxy corn
This variety of corn contains no monosaccharides at all. Due to this feature, wax grains are absorbed more slowly by the body. As a result, blood sugar levels decrease, well-being and performance improve. This type of culture is useful for diabetics.
Black wax
The plant grows in height up to 1.7 m. The heads of cabbage are medium or small, reaching a length of 10-20 cm. The original color of ripe grains is greenish-black.
White Dakota
An early ripening variety, the plant reaches a height of 1.8 m. The ears are small, up to 14 cm, their shape is pyramidal, the grains are small and white. Suitable for baking, boiling and freezing.
Early pink glow
An early variety, reaching a height of 1.4 m. Small cobs have a pyramidal shape and grow up to 14 cm. The shade of the grains is lilac or pink.
