Flint Hopi Blue Corn Seeds – Organic, Heirloom (Zea mays indurata) Sacred Hopi heirloom with deep blue kernels. Perfect for grinding, roasting, or fall decor. Drought tolerant

Minimum: 30+ Seeds

Unlock the Magic of Ancient Blue Corn, Grow Hopi Flint Blue Corn at Home

If you’re drawn to seeds that carry stories older than most crops, the Hopi Flint Blue Corn is a treasure waiting in your garden. This sacred heirloom grain has fed generations with its stunning deep blue kernels and robust resilience. It’s not just corn, it’s a cultural legacy, a culinary gem, and a drought-tolerant champion perfect for gardeners, chefs, and seed collectors alike.

The Heart of the Hopi Tradition, Now in Your Hands

Hopi Flint Blue Corn (Zea mays indurata) stands apart with its tough, glassy kernels in a breathtaking shade of midnight blue. This corn isn’t just visually striking; it offers a distinct, nutty flavor that shines whether ground into flour for tortillas and bread, roasted as a snack, or used to decorate your autumn table with its rich color.

Growing tall and strong under the hot sun, this variety thrives in arid, drought-prone conditions, making it a favorite for dryland farmers and sustainable gardens. The sturdy stalks rise up 6–8 feet, waving proudly and ready for a late summer or early fall harvest.

Versatility Meets Tradition

• Culinary: Grind to make traditional blue cornmeal, roast for flavorful snacks, or pop for a striking treat

• Ornamental: Use dried ears for vibrant fall displays or cultural crafts

• Resilience: Drought-tolerant and well-suited for Zone 6 through 10 gardens

• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports local ecosystems during its growing season

Why Grow Hopi Blue Corn?

This organic heirloom isn’t just a seed, it’s a living piece of heritage that connects you to Native American agricultural wisdom. Cultivated for centuries by the Hopi people of the Southwest, it symbolizes sustenance, ceremony, and respect for the land. By growing it, you honor that tradition while adding a stunning, nutrient-rich grain to your table.

Practical Tips for Growing Success

• Planting: Sow after last frost when soil warms above 60°F, spacing seeds 12 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches apart

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but tolerates poorer, dry conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun for best kernel development and stalk strength

• Water: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established

• Harvest: Harvest ears when husks dry and kernels are hard, typically late summer to early fall

Keep an eye out for birds, they love the kernels as much as you will! Harvest carefully and dry fully before storing.

Bring a Piece of the Past to Your Garden

Imagine grinding freshly harvested blue cornmeal for homemade tortillas or roasting your own deep-blue popcorn under the autumn sky. Growing this sacred corn means more than just a harvest; it’s about cultivating resilience, beauty, and history in your own backyard.

Seeds are limited each season, don’t miss your chance to grow this storied, drought-tolerant heirloom. Add Hopi Flint Blue Corn to your garden today and watch tradition grow.