{"product_id":"blue-hopi-corn-30-seeds","title":"Blue Hopi Corn-30 Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌽 Blue Hopi Corn (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZea mays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hopi Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional corn variety known for its striking deep blue to blue-purple kernels and excellent use as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflour corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The colorful ears can be ground into flavorful cornmeal or flour and are also attractive when grown as an ornamental crop. This warm-season corn thrives in full sun and develops best during long, warm growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZea mays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Hopi Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm-season annual corn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–11 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKernel Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep blue to blue-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flour corn, cornmeal, cooking, ornamental\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduces striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep blue to blue-purple kernels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent variety for making cornmeal and corn flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive addition to the vegetable garden and ornamental plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-season crop that performs well in sunny locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall, upright plants produce ears along the stalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for gardeners interested in traditional corn varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–36 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow Blue Hopi Corn outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plant seeds about 1–2 inches deep and keep the soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor good pollination, plant corn in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblock or several short rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than a single long row. Corn is wind-pollinated, and growing multiple plants together helps improve pollination and ear development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Corn requires adequate water during germination, tasseling, silking, and ear development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the planting area free of competing weeds, especially while young plants are becoming established. Side-dressing with compost or a balanced fertilizer during active growth can help support vigorous plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflour corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allow the ears to remain on the plant until the husks have dried and the kernels become hard and fully mature. Harvest when the kernels are dry and hard, then allow the ears to finish drying in a protected, well-ventilated location if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hopi Corn can be ground into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorn flour or cornmeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for traditional cooking and baking applications. The mature blue kernels also make an attractive addition to fall displays and dried arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed To Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52728533254418,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0965\/7362\/files\/blue_mini_corn.png?v=1744403098","url":"https:\/\/www.aseedtolife.com\/products\/blue-hopi-corn-30-seeds","provider":"Seed To Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}