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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.
Seeds of this variety are not currently available for distribution. If you are interested in this accession for research, seed increase, or repatriation purposes, please contact us.Collection Site
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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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