Galloway Farm

Growing popcorn in the garden is a fun way to teach kids about gardening with a special reward at the end.

You can grow popcorn stalks the same way you would sweet corn; just not both at the same time.

Late in the summer, the kernels on the ears will harden and it’s time to harvest.

Our resident zipper spider ; )

Strip the ears and give them some time to dry out and fully harden. I also discovered this handy popcorn tool that makes the job much easier (and less painful) than twisting off the kernels by hand.

Now the popcorn kernels are ready to store or cook on the stove. (one year we even tossed an ear that still had kernels in the microwave…lots of laughs but makes a mess…worth doing once though)

Eat and enjoy!