100 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Blue Hopi Organic Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. 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 until stalk and leaves are completely brown before harvesting. Stalk may need to be dried indoors if in a humid area. ~100 seeds/oz.



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- .5oz - Approximately 50 Seeds
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- 1 lb - Approximately 1,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 30,000 Seeds
Basic Info
Latin Name: | Zea mays |
Blue Hopi Organic Corn Color: | Blue |
Blue Hopi Corn Flavor: | Can be eaten as a sweet 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 |
Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Height: | 60-84 inches |
Growth Habit: | Upright |
Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Machine Harvest Friendly: | Yes |
Other Info
Direct Sow: | Yes |
Corn Type: | Sweet - Sweet Corn is the most popular corn for eating as corn on the cob or corn niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early before the sugars turn to starch. This is your classic barbeque and picnic summer corn. |
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. |
Special Use: | Ornamental - For sweet corn, this means a mix of white and yellow kernels. For other corns, it means the inclusion of other colors or ornamental characteristics like an appealing appearance on the plant or as a harvested decorative ear. Canning or Freezing - This variety may be stored by canning or freezing to be used throughout the year. |
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