corn, HOPI ORNAMENTAL, Indian Corn, 18 SEEDS! GroCo buy US USA#
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 60 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Style | seed packet |
| Aspect | East-facing |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 1 (< -50 °F) |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Species | INDIAN CORN |
| Brand | GroCo |
| Watering | Medium |
| Season Of Interest | spring to fall |
ORNAMENTAL BLUE HOPI CORN Annual Vegetable (ornamental)Blue corn Produces full size earsFull sun It was originally developed by the Hopi, and remains an essential part of Hopi dishes like piki bread. Blue corn meal is a corn meal that is ground from whole blue corn and has a sweet flavor. It is also a staple of New Mexican cuisine. In addition to its sharply different color, blue corn has several nutritional advantages over standard yellow or white corn varieties. It contains 20 percent more protein and has a lower glycemic index than white corn. When used to make tortillas, blue corn produces a sweeter, nuttier taste than yellow or white corn, and is a more complete protein source. A certain technique is used to grind the blue maize to make it release niacin.Comes with planting instructions.