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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to grow popcorn successfully – and enjoy a homegrown healthy snack

A hand grabbing popcorn from in a bowl.

Popcorn is the classic accompaniment to a good movie or TV series. Whether you enjoy it salty or sweet, popcorn is a simple crop to grow and popping your homegrown crop can be a very satisfying experience.

It is a specific type of corn grown for popcorn, but within that type, some varieties come in different colors, sizes, and flavors. There are similarities between growing corn and popcorn varieties, but they must be grown separately to avoid complications through cross-pollination.

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