{"product_id":"shamans-blue-popcorn-organic-seeds","title":"Shamans Blue Popcorn Organic Seeds (Zea mays everta) Heirloom blue popcorn with high antioxidant content and rich flavor; produces crisp, fluffy kernels with excellent popping quality","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e20+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eHeirloom Blue Popcorn • Antioxidant-Rich Kernels • Crisp, Fluffy Pops with Rich Flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eShaman’s Blue Popcorn is a striking heirloom variety that combines deep blue kernel color with excellent popping performance and rich, nutty flavor. This unique popcorn stands out in the garden with its beautiful dark ears and rewards growers with light, fluffy popped corn that’s both delicious and visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"666\"\u003ePerfect for home gardeners, heirloom enthusiasts, and anyone who loves growing their own snacks, this organic popcorn variety brings together beauty, nutrition, and classic popcorn enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"r5vs9f\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eWhat Makes Shaman’s Blue Popcorn Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThis heirloom popcorn produces ears filled with deep blue kernels, a color associated with naturally occurring plant pigments. Once popped, the kernels transform into bright white, airy popcorn with a satisfying crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ePlant characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ed0st\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eZea mays everta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14mysx2\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003ePlant type: Warm-season annual grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pnfz2f\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eGrowth habit: Tall upright corn stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o646aw\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eEar size: Medium-length ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g6tx0e\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eKernel color: Deep blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"829ag8\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003ePopping quality: High expansion, light and fluffy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eThe contrast between dark kernels and white popped corn makes this variety especially fun to grow and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kjg53l\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Popping Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eShaman’s Blue Popcorn is prized for its rich flavor and excellent texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ePopcorn qualities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7gbn3\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eCrisp, fluffy popped kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b4rzb5\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eSlightly nutty, full-bodied flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hqgpym\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eTender texture when properly dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hvsuvr\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eHigh popping rate with minimal unpopped kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eIt’s perfect for homemade popcorn nights, offering a fresher and more flavorful experience than store-bought options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bqpe1w\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eBlue corn varieties are often valued for their natural plant compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003ePotential benefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5erds\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eNaturally occurring antioxidants (from blue pigments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18mpd05\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eWhole grain snack option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v9jk9p\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eFresh, homegrown food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ko7i7c\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eSimple, minimally processed snack when popped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eGrowing your own popcorn allows you to enjoy a wholesome treat straight from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f83obf\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eGrowing Shaman’s Blue Popcorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003ePopcorn is easy to grow in warm weather with proper spacing and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eGrowing guidelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ydklf\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eDirect sow after the last frost when soil reaches 60–65°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tdrs3j\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003ePlanting depth: about 1–2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6vjhmh\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eFull sun for best growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15af90f\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eSpace plants 8–12 inches apart in blocks for pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w7bibm\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eCorn is wind-pollinated, so planting in blocks rather than single rows helps ensure full ear development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003ePlants typically mature in about 90–110 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cazylj\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Drying for Popping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eProper drying is essential for good popping results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003eHarvest tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6jg7j6\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eAllow ears to fully mature and dry on the stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a1z6ys\" data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eHusks will turn brown when ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"azdvod\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eHarvest and continue drying in a warm, ventilated space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rw23go\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eKernels should be hard and fully dried before popping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eWell-dried kernels produce the best expansion and texture when popped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vdrhtn\" data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qthse3\" data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eHome popcorn production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14x9vxp\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eHeirloom seed collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xgz3ax\" data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eOrganic and sustainable gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eqz91u\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eEducational gardening projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5od1z3\" data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eUnique edible and decorative harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eThe deep blue ears also make attractive additions to fall displays before popping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hatwkg\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eA Beautiful and Delicious Heirloom Crop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003eShaman’s Blue Popcorn offers a perfect blend of visual beauty, rich flavor, and traditional gardening appeal. 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