Brand: Peaceful Valley

Item Number: SNV8037B

Organic Corn, Hopi Blue Dent (1/4 lb)

An Ancient Flint Corn

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Description

Corn - Hopi Blue Dent - Zea mays

Tender Annual Heirloom. Hopi Blue Dent is an ancient dent corn, a traditional staple of the Hopi Indians of Northern Arizona. The 5' bushy plants produce 8"-10" ears. The ears have smooth blue kernels that dry to royal blue. Dry for cornmeal, or use to decorate.

Did You Know? Corn is rich in protein and contains many minerals.

Soil & Water: Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Its weak and shallow root system likes loose soil with a high compost content.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 week after the last frost. You can start earlier by using black or green plastic mulches and floating row covers to obtain optimum conditions. Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure good germination. To prevent cross-pollination, plant different varieties at least 500'.

Harvesting & Storage: For dry corn, harvest when husks are completely dry. To finish the drying process, husk the ears and spread them in a dry, well-ventilated area. Store kernels on the cob, or shuck and store kernels.

Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 4-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 5'
Days To Maturity: 90 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 383 Seeds

Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
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Features

Good for Drying
Heirloom
Open-Pollinated
Succession Planting

Characteristics

Organic Status :

Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Corn Type : Dry

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Its weak and shallow root system likes loose soil with a high compost content.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 week after the last frost. You can start earlier by using black or green plastic mulches and floating row covers to obtain optimum conditions. Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure good germination. To prevent cross-pollination, plant different varieties at least 500'.

Harvesting & Storage: For dry corn, harvest when husks are completely dry. To finish the drying process, husk the ears and spread them in a dry, well-ventilated area. Store kernels on the cob, or shuck and store kernels.

Useful Information

PDF

Planting & Growing Guide

Shipping

Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb

Dimensions: 8.0"L x 4.0"W x 1.0"H

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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