Hopi Blue Corn
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Hopi Blue Corn (Flint, Flour, Cornmeal)
(Zea mays)
100 seeds
SKU: HBC-1 100
This rare heirloom flint corn is an ancient variety valued for its super high protein content. Used as a roasting corn when harvested young, Hopi Blue is traditionally dried & ground into flour or cornmeal for blue corn tortillas, chips, & other baked goods.
5-8 foot tall bushy plants produce 8-9 inch ears.
Direct sow in garden or field in spring 8 inches apart in rows. Corn is wind pollinated so it is imperative that it be planted in a block of at least 5 rows. Corn can handle a frost, but may not germinate well in cool wet soil.
110 days
Harvest fresh for corn on the cob, or wait until it dries on the stalks for grinding.
$5.99
Bulk 400 seeds = $22