Eastern Sunburst Yellow Popcorn

Eastern Sunburst is an open-pollinated variety of popcorn that produces 6 to 7-inch-long ears filled with glossy, pointed kernels.  Bred by the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange in West Springfield, Massachusetts and released in 1957, Easter Sunburst was created from a cross between two yellow pearl popcorn varieties.  Interestingly, the resulting line produced a rice-type kernel with pointed ends, rather than the rounded kernel of its parents.  In its day, Eastern Sunburst was touted for its excellent resistance to lodging in the field, a common issue for popcorns.  It is also a heavy yielding variety with two to three ears produced by each plant.  Overall, a great yellow popcorn for those looking to grow their own winter snacks.  Matures approximately 90-100 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.