Roter Popp-Mais/Erdbeermais

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created by steffen a. at 30.01.2021

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Description

Strawberry corn is a variety that is particularly in demand again among gourmet chefs and lovers of rare vegetables. Very decorative, about 120 cm high, with dense, dark red kernels and small, round cobs of about 5 cm - also suitable for popcornThe corn is suitable for grilling or as popcorn corn when milk ripe. The oval-round cobs with dense, dark red kernels are not only interesting from a culinary point of view - floriculture and dry bindery also know how to use this extremely attractive vegetable. The shape and color of the berry-like cobs is unusually beautiful. (From Biogartenbedarf). Germination after 10-14 days at 14-18°C.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

Grow in blocks. If necessary, cover with early fleece; in cooler regions, bring forward from March/April. Strawberry corn grows up to 1.80 m tall and develops several fruit-forming side shoots. No waterlogging; ensure sufficient watering during the flowering period. (From Biogartenbedarf).