105 DAYS
Zea mays everta
Robust 997 is a mid-season butterfly popcorn known for its large, vibrant orange grains. This variety produces impressively long, cylinder-shaped ears that are easy to shell. Improved stalk strength enhances its reliability in the garden.
Size: Mature plants can reach a height of approximately 5 to 6 ft., with ears about 6 to 8 in. long.
Yield: Each plant can produce multiple ears of corn, providing a generous harvest for home gardens.
Taste: Robust, hearty flavour with a delightful crunch that is ideal for popping.
How to use: Perfect for popping and enjoying as a snack; can also be flavoured with a variety of seasonings.
Planting tips: Sow seeds 1.5 in. deep in rows 36 in. apart, with about 3 seeds per 12 in. spacing after danger of hard frost has passed. Corn prefers soil temperatures of 15°C for proper germination.
Harvest tips: Harvest when husks turn brown and kernels are firm; pick the ears by twisting them off the stalks gently.
