Description

Blue Mesa Maize is a traditional-style heirloom flour corn prized for its beautiful blue kernels, rich flavor, and excellent milling qualities. The attractive ears display shades of dusty blue to deep indigo, producing nutrient-rich grain commonly used for cornmeal, tortillas, baking, and specialty culinary dishes.

This hardy maize variety is valued for its adaptability, strong growth, and dependable yields. Tall plants produce well-filled ears with dense kernels that dry well for long-term storage and processing. Its striking appearance also makes it a beautiful addition to ornamental gardens and autumn displays.

• Type: Open-pollinated heirloom flour corn (annual)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil has warmed
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 10–12 inches
• Height: 6–8 feet
• Ear size: 8–10 inches
• Days to harvest: 95–110 days

Blue Mesa Maize grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture throughout the growing season. Plant in blocks to ensure proper wind pollination and full ear development. Allow ears to mature and dry completely on the stalk before harvesting for best flavor, storage quality, and milling performance.

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