First time growing corn of any type so we just sort let it go and do its own thing. Started the seeds indoors (almost 90% germination) and transplanted out into newly built corn crib in the middle of the backyard lawn in 4x5 rows. Mulched with straw and watered somewhat regularly and we were rewarded with almost 4 cups of dried popcorn kernels after hanging the cobs inside for about 1 month. And they really do pop!