Eden Brothers
Corn Seeds Organic Blue Hopi
Best heirloom choice for home gardeners seeking unique, drought-tolerant culinary crops.
Experience the rich heritage of Blue Hopi Corn with these organic seeds from Eden Brothers. This heirloom, open-pollinated variety boasts striking ears with an intense royal blue hue and a unique nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor. These fast-growing plants are drought and heat tolerant, making them ideal for home gardens. Harvest young for fresh eating or decoration, or process the mature corn into vibrant blue corn flour and tortilla chips. A beautiful and flavorful addition to any garden, offering both culinary delights and visual appeal.
$16.49
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Botanical Name
Zea mays
/ Zea mays
Who it's for
- Sustainable gardeners focused on seed saving and organic practices
- Health-conscious cooks seeking antioxidant-rich superfoods
- Gourmet bakers and chefs crafting authentic traditional corn recipes
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with limited frost-free growing windows
- Home cooks looking for sweet corn for fresh eating
- Urban gardeners with limited space for block planting
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking royal blue ears provide a stunning aesthetic for any garden.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent for everything from fresh eating to artisanal blue corn flour.
Climate Resilience
Robust drought and heat tolerance ensures success in diverse growing conditions.
Growth Efficiency
Fast-growing annual habit rewards gardeners with a relatively quick harvest.
Heirloom Integrity
Open-pollinated seeds preserve the authentic heritage of this unique variety.
Garden Adaptability
Wide hardiness zone range makes this variety accessible to most growers.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Zea mays
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Plant Height
60 to 84 inches
Days to Maturity
105 days
Planting Depth
1 to 2 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 15 inches
Hardiness Zones
Zone 2 through Zone 10
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Produces ears with intense royal blue color
- Nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor profile
- Ideal for making blue corn flour and tortilla chips
- Drought and heat tolerant
- Harvestable young for fresh eating or decoration
- Heirloom and open-pollinated variety
- Fast-growing annual
- Stands out in the garden
What customers say
Enthusiastic gardeners praise the exceptional quality of Organic Blue Hopi corn seeds. Consistent feedback highlights impressive germination rates and the growth of vigorous, authentic heirloom plants. Consumers appreciate the unique deep blue kernels and the reliable harvest this variety offers. Although these specialized organic seeds have a higher price, buyers find the outstanding performance and distinctive harvest make them a valuable investment for serious gardening projects. The overall sentiment confirms these seeds deliver a worthwhile and unique experience for those seeking quality and authenticity in their gardens.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is highly adaptable and suitable for hardiness zones 2 through 10. Because it is heat and drought-tolerant, it performs well in a wide range of climates provided it receives full sun.
This corn is versatile; you can harvest it young for fresh eating or let it mature for processing. It is specifically prized for grinding into vibrant blue corn flour, which is excellent for making authentic-tasting tortilla chips and cornbread.
Blue Hopi corn grows quite tall, reaching between 60 and 84 inches. You should space your seeds 12 to 15 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and growth.
This is a fast-growing annual that typically reaches maturity in 105 days. Be sure to plant in the spring once the soil has warmed to ensure the best results.
Yes, these are heirloom, open-pollinated seeds. This means you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons, as they will grow true to the parent plant.
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