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Can you grow popcorn in your garden?

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Yes, and though you can use the kernel of popcorn, it is a useless crop for food.

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Where do you grow popcorn?

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States like Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska are the largest producers of popcorn in the U.S.

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What is the easiest nut to grow?

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The American hazelnut is one of the easiest nuts to grow, so you could try that one.

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How do you make corn for popping?

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Keep in mind that you need to grow a specific type of corn (it's not the same corn as sweet corn). Once the ear is ready and the kernels are hard, pick the corn, pull the husk off the ear, and cook it in the oven for 20 minutes at 300 degrees.

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How much should I water them each day?

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While the corn is growing, it is recommended that it gets 2 inches of water a week.

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If I'm growing normal popcorn, is it unusual for germinating kernels to gain a reddish tint?

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There can be several different shades of kernels, so a mild tinting is not unusual. However, too much red tint can be a sign of excessive moisture or mold.

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Can I pop homegrown popcorn in a microwave?

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Yes. I don't even take the kernels off the cob. I place the cob in a paper bag and microwave it for about two minutes. The popcorn pops right off.

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When do I stop watering the corn stalks? Do I keep the corn stalk alive while I watch the corn cobs dry?

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Stop watering when the ears are almost ready.

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Which way do I put the popcorn seeds?

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This won't matter. All plants will grow towards the surface and towards the sun.

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What happens if I try to dry out a regular corn cob? Will the kernels pop?

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Nothing will happen if you try to dry out a regular corn cob. No, they will not pop.

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How do I tell my popcorn plants from sweet corn?

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Don't plant them near one another, due to the possibility of cross-pollination.

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