Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hopi Purple is a mid- to late-season flour corn from the arid Southwest, on 5-foot plants bearing 8-inch ears of mostly red kernels. It is drought-tolerant and adapts to temperature extremes, which makes it a good choice for hot, dry gardens with limited water. Dry on the stalk and grind for flour.
Hopi Purple traits
- Flour corn, mid to late season
- 8-inch ears with mostly red kernels
- Plants about 5 feet
- Drought-tolerant and adaptable to extreme temperatures
Good for
- Flour
- Dry-climate gardens
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopi Purple this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Mexican June | 80–95 days | — | — |
Hopi Purple FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Hopi Purple?
Hopi Purple is a mid- to late-season flour corn from the arid Southwest, on 5-foot plants bearing 8-inch ears of mostly red kernels. It is drought-tolerant and adapts to temperature extremes, which makes it a good choice for hot, dry gardens with limited water.
How many days to maturity is Hopi Purple?
Hopi Purple is listed at 80–90 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 Purple compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Hopi Purple: 80–90 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Delectable (80–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hopi Purple good for?
Hopi Purple is grown for 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.