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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sugar Dots is a mid to late season bicolor F1 hybrid that Ferry-Morse introduced in 1976 as a step up from Butter and Sugar. The plants are strong and medium tall, 6 to 8 feet, and produce ears about 8 inches long, 16 to 18 rows, white and yellow kernels that are narrower and deeper than its predecessor, giving better eating quality. It also holds quality in the field well, so you get a wider harvest window. Grow it in a block for pollination and keep water steady from tasseling onward.
Sugar Dots traits
- Midseason bicolor F1 hybrid from Ferry-Morse, 1976
- Deep, narrow kernels in 16 to 18 rows on 8-inch ears
- Plants 6 to 8 feet tall and sturdy
- Holds quality in the field longer than Butter and Sugar
- Listed at 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Home garden
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Dots this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
Sugar Dots FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sugar Dots?
Sugar Dots is a mid to late season bicolor F1 hybrid that Ferry-Morse introduced in 1976 as a step up from Butter and Sugar. The plants are strong and medium tall, 6 to 8 feet, and produce ears about 8 inches long, 16 to 18 rows, white and yellow kernels that are narrower and deeper than its predecessor, giving better eating quality.
How many days to maturity is Sugar Dots?
Sugar Dots 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 Sugar Dots compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sugar Dots: 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 Sugar Dots good for?
Sugar Dots is grown for fresh eating on the cob, home garden.
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.