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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ambrosia is a midseason bicolor sweet corn carrying the sugary-enhanced (se) gene, and it has been a backyard standard since Crookham released it in the late 1980s. Ears run about 8 inches with 16 rows of alternating yellow and white kernels; the kernel skin is thin, so the corn eats well raw straight off the stalk. The se genetics mean sugar converts to starch slowly, and picked ears stay sweet for a few days instead of a few hours. Stalks reach 6 to 7 feet, show good vigor early on, and shrug off stress reasonably well. Sow after frost once the soil is around 60F, in a square block rather than a single line so wind can do the pollinating, and keep it well away from field corn or popcorn. A dependable choice for a gardener who wants classic bicolor flavor without fuss.
Ambrosia traits
- Bicolor se hybrid with 16 rows of yellow and white kernels
- Ears about 8 inches long with a tender, thin kernel skin
- Stalks 6 to 7 feet tall with strong early vigor
- Sugar holds for several days after picking thanks to the se gene
- Midseason maturity, listed at 75 days
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Raw straight from the garden
- Boiling and grilling
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Chires Baby | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Fortune Bicolor | 75 days | — | — |
| Luscious | 75 days | — | — |
| Merit | 75 days | — | — |
| Ruby Queen | 75 days | — | — |
| Silver Choice | 75 days | — | — |
Ambrosia FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Ambrosia?
Ambrosia is a midseason bicolor sweet corn carrying the sugary-enhanced (se) gene, and it has been a backyard standard since Crookham released it in the late 1980s. Ears run about 8 inches with 16 rows of alternating yellow and white kernels; the kernel skin is thin, so the corn eats well raw straight off the stalk.
How many days to maturity is Ambrosia?
Ambrosia is listed at 75 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 Ambrosia compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Ambrosia: 75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Chires Baby (75–90 days), Fortune Bicolor (75 days), Luscious (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ambrosia good for?
Ambrosia is grown for fresh eating on the cob, raw straight from the garden, boiling and grilling.
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.