Corn, Hopi Blue (Zea mays) - 30 Seeds
Grow a piece of Native American history with our Hopi Blue Corn seeds. This treasured heirloom is a staple of the Hopi people, prized for its stunning, deep blue kernels and its incredible resilience. This is a flour corn, meaning the kernels are traditionally dried and ground into a nutritious, beautiful blue cornmeal perfect for making authentic tortillas, atole, and cornbread. The tall, sturdy stalks are well-adapted to various conditions, making this a rewarding and historically significant corn to grow.
⭐ What you'll love
- Beautiful ears of corn with stunning, deep blue kernels.
- The kernels grind into a nutritious, blue-hued cornmeal.
- A culturally and historically significant Native American heirloom.
- A very tall and sturdy plant that is well-adapted to dry conditions.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Hopi Blue Corn (Zea mays)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 5-8 feet
- Days to Maturity: 90-110 days
- USDA Zone: 3-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds 9-12 inches apart.
- Pollination: For full ears, corn must be planted in a block of at least 4x4 rows, not in a single long row.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Harvest: Allow ears to dry completely on the stalks before harvesting for grinding.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.