- Vegetable
- Blue cobs
- Drought tolerant
- NOT TO WA OR NT
Description
'Corn, Maize- Blue Hopi' seeds
Zea mays
NOT TO WA OR NT
- Vegetable
- Blue cobs
- Drought tolerant
American heirloom traditionally grown by the Hopi people. Plants grow to 180cm and produce 1 or 2 narrow cobs each. Cobs have blue kernels and grow to around 18cm long. Young cobs cooked and eaten like sweet corn, older cobs can be dried and ground into corn flour. Drought tolerant; excellent for dry conditions.
Seeds per gram: 4
Product code: X-041
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 20mm |
Season | Spring and early summer |
Germination | 5-14 days @ 16-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 75cm |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 180cm |
Position | Full sun, moist soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90-110 days |
*Notes: Grow in multiple rows rather than one long row so plants can easily pollinate each other. Protect seedlings from slugs and snails.
How To Grow
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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