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ZM04-011
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Basic Collection Information and Status
Corn/Maize (Zea mays, Poaceae)
Cultural Affiliation HopiCollection Site Arizona, United States (latitude: 36°; altitude: 5,600 ft / 1,700 m)
Collection Year 1987
Accession Status Active
Catalog Information and Instructions
TawaktsiZS101
“Hopi Sweet.” Small white ears acclimatized by the Hopi. Harvested in the milk stage, it is dry- roasted in a pit oven and then rehydrated when ready to use. Short plants.
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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 6700 B.C., corn is a staple food and has many ritual uses. Sweet corn is used for pinole, roasted and reconstituted, or fresh boiled. | 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. Sweet corn allowed to dry on the stalk during high temperatures can ferment, ruining the seed. |
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