Yellow Pearl Popcorn Kernels Classic small-kernel popcorn with tender hulls and rich buttery flavor; high pop rate, excellent crunch, and perfect for stovetop or air popping

Golden Pops • Tender Hulls • The Sound of a Full Pot
Classic Yellow Popcorn for Big Bowls, Clean Pops & Pure Comfort

There is a reason popcorn has survived every food trend. When it is good, it needs nothing else. Yellow Pearl Popcorn is that kind of staple. Small kernels, a strong pop, and that warm, buttery aroma that fills the kitchen before the bowl ever hits the table. This is popcorn the way it is meant to be.

Yellow Pearl Popcorn Kernels (Zea mays everta) produce compact, round kernels with thin, tender hulls and a high expansion rate. Grown for reliability and flavor, this is the variety trusted by home poppers and small growers who care about texture as much as taste.

At Terra Mater Gardens, we appreciate crops that feel familiar yet deeply satisfying. Yellow Pearl Popcorn delivers every time.

What Is Yellow Pearl Popcorn?

Yellow Pearl is a classic popcorn type known for its small, uniform kernels and dependable popping performance. When heated, it expands into bright white flakes with a crisp structure and clean bite.

Kernel characteristics:

• Small, round pearl-shaped kernels

• Bright yellow color before popping

• High pop volume and expansion

• Thin, tender hulls

• Excellent crunch

This variety consistently produces fewer unpopped kernels and fluffy, well-formed popcorn.

Flavor, Texture & Pop Quality

This is popcorn built for eating, not decoration.

Pop traits:

• Light, airy interior

• Crisp exterior

• Minimal hull fragments

• Even popping

Flavor profile:

• Rich, classic corn taste

• Naturally buttery

• Balanced and satisfying

It takes seasoning well, whether you keep it simple with salt or dress it up with herbs, cheese, or caramel.

Best Ways to Enjoy It

Yellow Pearl Popcorn is versatile and forgiving.

Perfect for:

• Stovetop popping

• Air poppers

• Kettle corn

• Movie night classics

• Gourmet popcorn blends

Its tender hulls make it especially comfortable to eat by the handful.

A Bit of Popcorn History

Popcorn is one of the oldest forms of corn still grown today, with roots stretching back thousands of years in the Americas. Yellow Pearl varieties became widely adopted because they offered consistency, storage stability, and excellent popping quality.

This is the popcorn that built theaters, fairs, and family traditions.

Growing Yellow Pearl Popcorn at Home

Popcorn grows much like sweet corn, but timing and isolation matter.

Growing overview:

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

• Water: Regular during growth

• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

• Zones: Thrives in warm summers, including zone 7 gardens

Growing tips:

• Isolate from other corn varieties to prevent cross-pollination

• Allow ears to fully dry on the stalk if possible

• Harvest when husks are dry and papery

• Finish drying indoors before shelling

Proper drying is the key to great popping.

Storage & Freshness

Well-dried kernels store beautifully.

Storage benefits:

• Long shelf life

• Maintains pop quality over time

• Stores easily in airtight containers

Moisture control keeps kernels popping strong.

Why Choose Yellow Pearl Popcorn?

✔ High pop rate
✔ Tender hulls
✔ Classic buttery flavor
✔ Reliable, uniform kernels
✔ Perfect for home popping

This is popcorn you can trust with a full pot.

Product Details

• Species: Zea mays everta

• Common Name: Yellow Pearl Popcorn

• Kernel Type: Dry popcorn kernels

• Use: Popping, home growing, specialty food

Perfect For

• Home popcorn lovers

• Stovetop and air popper users

• Small farms and gardens

• Heirloom corn enthusiasts

• Anyone who values real flavor

Terra Mater Gardens Promise

Some snacks are forgettable. Popcorn done right becomes a ritual. Yellow Pearl Popcorn fills the house with sound, smell, and anticipation before the first bite.

If you want clean pops, tender crunch, and that unmistakable comfort-food satisfaction, this is the kernel to keep on hand.