Plomyk is a corn variety which can be used to make delicious, home-made popcorn. The cobs get up to about 15 cm in size and are full with glossy, dark yellow kernels. These cobs can be harvested after about 90 days after transplanting. The outside of the cob has to be completely yellow and dry. The kernels inside the cob have to be completely hard. Let these cobs dry completely in a warm damp room. Non hardy annual. Height: 140 - 160 cm.
Indoor sowing: from the beginning of march
Outdoor sowing: may - june
Sowing depth: 2½ cm
Germination: 10 - 14 days
Germination temp. : 10 - 20°C
Transplanting outdoors: may
Plant distance: 45 cm
Plant position: full sun with some shelter
Days till harvest: 90
Sow in the early spring for an early harvest. Sow 1 seed in seperate post about 2½ cm deep at a temperature of at least 10ºC, extra warmth provides a better germination. Transplant the seedlings after the last frost on a very sunny and sheltered plot outdoors. Harden the seedlings for about 10-14 days during the day before planting them outdoors.
Sow directly outdoors on a very sunny and sheltered plot after the last frosts. Sow the corn in rows about 45 cm apart. Sow in blocks to optimilize germination.
Let the cobs get completely yellow and dry on the outside before You harvest them. The kernels have to feel completely hard. Hang the cobs to dry in a warm and moist room for a couple of weeks till there's about 14 % humidity in the kernels. There has to be enough humidity in the kernels to let them pop. Test a few kernels to see if it's possible to pop them. You can also water the kernels with a bit water and shake them. Don't plant sweet corn in the neighbourhood of the popping corn. Because they can cross and this is bad for the quality of the sweet corn.
