Cultivation
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group)
The processing suitability of popcorn is determined by the kernel's ability to pop into fluffy flakes, which depends on endosperm structure, moisture content, and expansion ratio.
In the reference 11 varieties crop Popcorn, where this is mentioned in the description.
The key indicator of suitability is the expansion ratio, which reflects the volume of finished flakes per unit of kernel weight. An important technological requirement is maintaining moisture content within a narrow range of 13.5–14%, which is necessary for the proper mechanics of endosperm explosion when heated to 180–190 °C.
Crop quality is assessed by the percentage of unpopped kernels, color, flake texture, and ease of pericarp separation. High technological value of a variety is attributed to the presence of a hard, horny endosperm layer that retains internal moisture until the moment of rapid thermal expansion.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
CROOKHAM COMPANY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
SCHLESSMAN SEED COMPANY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Weaver popcorn hybrids LLC (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
dr. L. Rozman (SI)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Weaver popcorn hybrids LLC (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Harris Moran Seed (US)