Corn, Maize - Blue Hopi - Seeds

An heirloom variety which is a traditional dietary staple of Hopi Indians in Northern Arizona. The plants produce smooth blue kernels, around 18cm long. Blue Hopi Corn is commonly used for making flour and tortillas. It can also be eaten fresh off the cob when harvested young by either roasting or boiling them. The dry cobs or flour can be stored in an airtight container for use in the cooler months.

Scientific name: Zea Mays

Seeds in Pack: Choose from 35, 100, 1000 or 10,000 seeds

Growing Information: 

For the best germination rate, soak seeds overnight in water before sowing. Plant them directly into the soil where they are to grow, in a sunny position. Create a 15mm hole, sow 2-3 seeds per hole, cover with soil and keep moist until germination. When they germinate thin them out to the strongest seedling. So plants can easily pollinate one another, it is best to grow atleast 10 plants, spaced 20-30cm and in multiple rows, rather than one long row. Ensure your soil is fertile with a good moisture holding ability. Simply add some animal manure, compost or fertiliser to improve your soil.

When grown properly they will produce 1-2 large cobs per plant. For maize varieties, only harvest the cob once it is full matured on the plant if you want to use it for flour.

Sow depth: 15mm

Germination time: 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: Approx 70-110 days

Plant Spacing: 20-30cm

Row spacing: 50cm

Position: Full Sun

Watering: Medium

Plant Height: 150-200cm

When to sow: In cooler climate Oct- Jan (after the frost). Mild climate, Sept-Feb. Tropical climates, all year round.

Delivery: We cannot send Corn/Maize seeds to W.A. and Tasmania.

Australian Grown.