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- Days to maturity
- 83–89 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kandy Korn is easy to spot in a garden: the stalks have a reddish tint and the husks are deep purple. Underneath is a yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid of mid to late season maturity, listed at 83 days, with 8 to 8.5 inch ears and 16 rows of kernels. Plants are tall, around 8.5 feet, and hold up against common rust and Stewart's wilt. An ornamental-looking plant that produces sweet, everyday yellow corn.
Kandy Korn traits
- Yellow se hybrid maturing mid to late season, about 83 days
- Deep purple husks and reddish stems
- Ears 8 to 8.5 inches with 16 rows
- Tall plants near 8.5 feet
- Tolerates common rust and Stewart's wilt
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Ornamental garden interest
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy Korn this page | 83–89 days | — | — |
| Argent | 83–85 days | — | — |
| Double Delicious | 83 days | — | — |
| Avalon | 82 days | — | — |
| Bravado | 82 days | — | — |
| Cameo | 84 days | — | — |
| Incredible | 84–85 days | — | — |
Kandy Korn FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Kandy Korn?
Kandy Korn is easy to spot in a garden: the stalks have a reddish tint and the husks are deep purple. Underneath is a yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid of mid to late season maturity, listed at 83 days, with 8 to 8.5 inch ears and 16 rows of kernels.
How many days to maturity is Kandy Korn?
Kandy Korn is listed at 83–89 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 Kandy Korn compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Kandy Korn: 83–89 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Argent (83–85 days), Double Delicious (83 days), Avalon (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kandy Korn good for?
Kandy Korn is grown for fresh eating on the cob, ornamental garden interest.
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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