Japanese Hulless Popcorn

Zea mays everta Seeds per pack ~ 50 Germination: 90% June 2025 (Packed for 2026) Origins and HistoryJapanese Hulless Popcorn (Zea mays everta) is an heirloom popcorn variety cherished for its smooth, nearly hull-free kernels that date back to early 20th-century seed exchanges. Despite the name, this variety was bred and popularized in the United States, where “Japanese” was often used in the early seed trade to evoke an image of novelty and delicacy. It represents one of the traditional everta corns—an ancient branch of maize first domesticated in the Americas thousands of years ago for its explosive popping ability. Over generations, seed savers have preserved the Japanese Hulless for its fine texture, tender popped kernels, and reliable yield. Appearance and CharacteristicsJapanese Hulless Popcorn plants grow to about 4–5 feet tall, producing small, compact ears typically 3–4 inches long. The kernels are ivory or pearly white, with a smooth, rounded form that pops into bright white,