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XX03-033 what is an XX accession
? XX accessions are not part of the official NS/S seed bank collection and typically represent material that has not yet been formally accessioned, or has been grown and provided to NS/S from seed bank material but cannot be traced to a specific NS/S accession and is used solely for distribution purposes.
Collection | Availability | Map | Climate | Photographs | Observations | Cultivation & Seed Saving | Feedback
Basic Collection Information and Status
Corn/Maize (Zea mays, Poaceae)
Cultural Affiliation HopiCollection Site n/a
Collection Year n/a
Accession Status Distribution Only
Catalog Information and Instructions
SakwapuZF029
“Hopi Blue.” Blue kernels are ground to make ceremonial piki bread. Dry-farmed below the Hopi mesas. Plants tend to be short (less than 5 ft. tall with tassels).
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Current availability of this variety is summarized below. We encourage the use of these seeds to benefit humanity and strive to facilitate access through a number of channels.
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Collection Site
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Climate information is not available for this accession.
Photographs
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Characterization and Evaluation
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| Corn/Maize Introduction | Cultivation Instructions | Seed Saving Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Domesticated in Mexico by 6,700 B.C., corn is a staple food and has many ritual uses. Flour corn is soft grinding corn used for cornmeal, elote (roasting corn or fresh tamale corn) and hominy (masa or nixtamal). | In early spring or with summer rains, plant seeds 1" deep. If rows, plant seeds 12" apart; or 3-4 seeds 18" apart in basins (for arid regions) or hills. Needs rich soil & moisture. Heat, aridity & high winds can all reduce pollination. | An annual, corn is wind-pollinated, and all varieties will cross. Hand-pollination (with bagging) or staggered planting times is necessary to keep seeds pure if multiple varieties are grown. Allow ears to mature and dry on the plant. |
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