Corn – Blue Hopi
$3.99
Ancient corn cultivated for several centuries by the Hopi Native American population. The plants produce ears of 15-20 cm long on average with blue-black and sweet grains on robust plants of 1.5 to 1.8 m. Choose a location sheltered from the wind to prevent the stems from breaking. It is traditionally eaten dried before it is ground into flour for making bread, tortillas or corn chips.
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Seeds | ~50 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 2.5 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 14 days
When to sow:
- direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warmed up, about one week after the last frost in your area or when the soil temperature reaches 18 ºC
Sowing technique: in line
- Draw a line in the ground, then sow the seeds every 10 cm. Thin to 20-30 cm when plants have true leaves or are 5 cm tall. Transplant or consume removed plants.
Optimal growing temperatures during the growth of the plant: 18 to 24 ºC
Distance in the garden:
- between seeds: 10 cm
- between plants: 20 to 30 cm
- between rows: 45 to 60 cm
Height of the plants: 150 to 180 cm
Soil: well drained, enriched with organic matter or compost, weeded and mulched
Watering: moderate
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (from direct seeding): 100-110 days
Seed longevity: 2 to 4 years
Specificities:
- Massed planting (block planting with 3 to 4 rows) works better than growing in a single, long row since it increases the chance of pollination.
- The corn cobs are ready to be harvested when they are plump and firm to the touch and the silk ends are brown.
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