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Begin by sowing directly outdoors, 1 1/2 inches deep with four inches between seeds and thirty inches between rows. When choosing a site in your garden, keep the sun in mind; these tall stalks have potential to block the sunlight from other plants. While growing, the crops will need one to one and a half inches of water. When the kernels are firm, the ear is ripe. To harvest, firmly pull the ear downwards while twisting. The unhusked ears can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.
Not usually eaten as sweet corn, but it can be eaten as a sweet corn if picked when young and eaten soon after picking. Most commonly ground for blue corn meal used for tortillas, corn chips, or blue cornbread. Contains 20% more protein than other varieties of corn. Prepare soil with compost and plant a week after the last frost. Avoid planting near tomatoes but okay to plant near peas, cucumbers, and pole beans. Weed regularly. Consider laying mulch over the top to help control weeds. Wait til stalk and leaves are completely brown before harvesting. Stalk may need to be dried indoor if in a humid area.
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Blue Hopi Corn Seeds Per Package:
10 g - Wholesale - Approximately 53 Seeds
1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 150 Seeds
4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 600 Seeds
1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,400 Seeds
5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 12,000 Seeds
25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Zea mays
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| Corn Type: |
Flint - Flint corn (commonly called Indian Corn) gets its name from the hard outer layer on each kernel. Flint types are not typically eaten like sweet corn, but some do like to harvest Hopi Blue early and eat as you would a sweet corn. It can also be ground into flour to make various corn-based foods. Often very colorful and commonly used as an ornamental decoration. |
| Blue Hopi Corn Color: |
Blue |
| Blue Hopi Corn Flavor: |
Can be eaten as a sweet-type when young. When dried, treat as an ornamental flint corn good for making corn flour. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: |
100 |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: |
10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
60-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
Moist and well drained, pH 6 to 7 |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Germination Temperature: |
60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Direct Sow: |
Yes |
| Plant Width: |
8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: |
Late - Ready for harvest around 100 to 115 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Susceptible to corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases. |
| Special Use: |
Ornamental - The inclusion of unique colors or ornamental characteristics makes an appealing appearance on the plant or as a harvested decorative ear of corn. Canning or Freezing - This variety may be stored by canning or freezing to be used throughout the year. |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: |
Yes |
