VegetableCorn
Robust Yellow Hulless Corn
Robust Yellow Hulless Corn is a hybrid popcorn variety bred for serious yields and dependable performance across a wide range of climates. Reaching 72 to 84 inches tall, it produces long ears packed with kernels that pop into fluffy white popcorn with remarkably thin hulls. From zones 2 through 13, this annual thrives in heat and drought-prone regions, maturing in 110 to 119 days from planting to harvest. Growing it requires no special skills beyond what you'd use for regular sweetcorn, yet the reward is homegrown popcorn that outperforms store-bought in every way.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
84 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
10
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-13
Size
84in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The thin hull is the secret to this variety's appeal, allowing kernels to pop easily and completely without the annoying shell fragments that plague ordinary popcorn. Long ears on tall stalks mean exceptional productivity, so a modest planting space yields surprising abundance. Unlike delicate popcorn varieties, this hybrid demonstrates genuine robustness, tolerating the temperature swings and dry spells that trip up fussier cultivars.
Common Uses
This corn exists for one glorious purpose: popcorn. Plant a patch, let the ears dry on the stalk until the kernels harden and the husks turn papery, then shell them out and pop. Homegrown popcorn tastes fresher and pops more completely than anything you'll buy in a box, and the thin hulls mean fewer dental surprises.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds into warm soil after all frost danger has passed, planting 1 inch deep. Space seeds 10 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. Corn germinates best when soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, though warmer soil accelerates sprouting.
Harvesting
Let ears mature completely on the stalk before harvest. Kernels should be fully hardened and the husks dried and brittle, typically 110 to 119 days from planting. Snap ears downward and off the stalk by hand. For popcorn, leave ears on the plant well into fall if your climate allows, or hang bundles in a warm, dry location indoors to finish drying. Kernels are ready to pop when they've reached maximum hardness and moisture content drops below 12 percent.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Zea mays
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Zea
Growth Habit
Upright
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (I)