Blue Hopi Corn Seeds – 5 Heirloom Indigo Maize Seeds for Home Garden

Blue Hopi Corn is a striking heirloom maize prized for its deep indigo-blue kernels and tall, graceful stalks. This flour corn variety brings both ornamental beauty and traditional garden value to home gardens, making it a favorite for growers interested in colorful heirloom crops and sustainable seed saving.

Whether planted as a backdrop in the vegetable garden or grown for its unique blue kernels, Blue Hopi Corn adds visual interest and a connection to Native American agricultural heritage. Its sturdy stalks and distinctive ears make it a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Plant Features

• Heirloom flour corn with deep blue-purple kernels
• Tall stalks that can reach 6 to 8 feet under good conditions
• Open-pollinated variety suitable for seed saving
• Dual-purpose: ornamental appeal and culinary use
• Grows well in full sun and fertile soil

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Zea mays
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, tall stalks
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 as an annual
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 6–8 feet
• Spacing: 8–12 inches between plants, 30–36 inches between rows

Planting & Care

Sow Blue Hopi Corn seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and 8–12 inches apart in rows spaced 30–36 inches apart. Corn is wind-pollinated, so planting in blocks of at least four rows improves pollination and ear fill.

Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and throughout the growing season, especially during tasseling and ear development. Side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer when plants are about knee-high. Blue Hopi Corn is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from consistent watering and weed control. Harvest when husks are dry and kernels are hard.

What's Included

5 Blue Hopi Corn seeds.