{"product_id":"corn-hopi-turquoise","title":"Corn Seeds, Hopi Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e) Flour\/Dent Corn. Truly breathtaking blue corn said to originate from the Hopi people of the Southwest. This variety yields lovely ears with colors ranging from slate blue to brilliant turquoise with some surprise purples. Used locally in atole and ground for cornmeal, kernels are both flour and dent types, both often bearing on the same ear. Ears typically run 6 to 12 inches long, and are produced usually one per 4-to 5-foot stalk. It has grown well even at 8,000 feet elevation, indicating tolerance to wide temperature swings and cool soil. Fairly early to mature, it is ready for harvest at about 90 days from sowing. Our grower received his original seed in 1986 from John \"Eesawu\" Kimmey, an educator and visionary of sustainable Native agriculture who worked extensively with the Hopi people and founded the Talavaya Center, an early heirloom conservation project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal growth, plant the seeds in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and control weeds. Given that corn is wind-pollinated, plant the seeds in blocks or multiple rows rather than a single line to ensure good pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510993027358,"sku":"CN172","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/corn_hopi_turquoise_lss_000_2564_850x850_0d13ee45-38a2-48bf-ac09-a8bda160320c.jpg?v=1782393371","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/corn-hopi-turquoise","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}