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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hopi Pink is an early flour corn with ears of about 8 inches carrying pink kernels in 12 to 14 rows, borne on bushy 5 to 6 foot plants. A long taproot makes it drought tolerant, like other Hopi corns. Listed at 70 days, it is grown for dry kernels to grind rather than for fresh eating.
Hopi Pink traits
- Early flour corn, about 70 days
- Pink kernels in 12 to 14 rows on 8-inch ears
- Bushy plants 5 to 6 feet
- Drought tolerant with a long taproot
Good for
- Cornmeal and flour
- Dry-climate gardens
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopi Pink this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SU) | 70–74 days | — | — |
Hopi Pink FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Hopi Pink?
Hopi Pink is an early flour corn with ears of about 8 inches carrying pink kernels in 12 to 14 rows, borne on bushy 5 to 6 foot plants. A long taproot makes it drought tolerant, like other Hopi corns.
How many days to maturity is Hopi Pink?
Hopi Pink is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Hopi Pink compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Hopi Pink: 70 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hopi Pink good for?
Hopi Pink is grown for cornmeal and flour, dry-climate gardens, seed saving.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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