{"product_id":"popcorn-ruby-red-75-seeds","title":"Popcorn - Ruby Red (75 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePopcorn - Ruby Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Red Popcorn is a striking and unique variety producing tall stalks with glossy, deep burgundy-red kernels that pop into brilliant white, butterfly-shaped flakes with a satisfying crunch and nutty flavour. Rich in anthocyanin and cyanidin, it contains more antioxidants than standard yellow popcorn, making it as nutritious as it is visually dramatic. Kernels deepen in colour as they dry on the stalk, and the finished ears make beautiful ornamental displays before popping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun, warm conditions, and well-drained fertile soil. Plant in blocks of at least four rows rather than single rows to ensure good wind pollination and well-filled ears. Unlike sweet corn, popcorn must be left to fully dry on the stalk before harvesting. Once husks are pulled back and kernels are hard and fully coloured, leave ears to cure in a warm, dry place for a further four to six weeks before popping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct, 2.5-4 cm deep after all frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-45 cm apart in rows 60-90 cm apart; plant in blocks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-2.4 m; tall and upright\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 days in warm conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 days; leave to fully dry on stalk then cure 4-6 weeks before popping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crunchy and nutty; pops brilliant white with excellent expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n75 Seeds","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58649134563631,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Popcorn_-_Ruby_Red_75_seeds.png?v=1791966771","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/popcorn-ruby-red-75-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}