THE POPCORN HARVEST IS BEGINNING!

Check it out!

This is our third year planting popcorn, but this year it wasn't Hive account@papa-pepper who planted it.

We planted two batches around three months back, and Monster Truck was the one who planted our first batch. To get the next generation of gardeners started young is an excellent investment in the future.

Not only is popcorn a great, tasty crop to grow, its varied colors, shapes and sizes can be amazing to behold. This little guy is an eager helper, and now he's getting a return on that investment.

After planting and watering, it's just been a waiting game. But now, the wait is over... Well, at least for the harvest to begin anyway.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF GARDENERS AND HARVESTS

This is a photo of the first ear of popcorn for our 2018 harvest. It was already drying up, so we picked it to avoid further temptation for worms or bugs. Now, Monster Truck can see the results of his efforts.

Interestingly enough, this ear probably has about the same number of kernels that he planted on it. That means that even if no other plants produced, he'd at least get back what he put into it. Now, everything else will be above and beyond the amount of seeds that he put into it.

It's a good looking ear of popcorn for sure. Plus, once it finishes drying, we'll be able to taste the "fruit of his labor!" With things like popcorn growing in the garden, it's not hard to inspire children to give growing a try! We can't wait to see the other ears, and their fantastic colors, as the harvest continues to come in!