Blue Hopi Corn
Blue Hopi Corn
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Blue Hopi is a traditional heirloom corn (Zea mays) treasured by the Hopi Native Americans for its striking blue kernels and cultural significance. This robust, drought-tolerant corn grows up to 8 to 10 feet tall and matures in about 100 to 110 days, with kernels rich in anthocyanins.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Zea mays
- Type: Heirloom flour/flint corn
- Seed traits: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Days to maturity: 100 to 110 days
- Height: 8 to 10 feet
- Color: Blue kernels
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Making blue cornmeal
- Tortillas and traditional dishes
- Drought-prone gardens
- Heritage grain growing
- Decorative use
How to grow
Sow in full sun after the last frost, planting in blocks of short rows for good pollination. This drought-tolerant variety is robust once established. Let the ears dry on the stalk before harvesting for grinding or storage.
Flavor profile
Mildly sweet and nutty, ideal for blue cornmeal, tortillas, and traditional dishes.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
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- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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- Great for
- Making blue cornmeal
- Tortillas and traditional dishes
- Drought-prone gardens
- Heritage grain growing
- Decorative use