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- Days to maturity
- 80–82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Delectable is a main-season bicolor from Crookham with fully sugar-enhanced (se+) genetics, released in 1993 as a bicolor counterpart to Incredible. Ears are 8 to 9 inches long, packed with small kernels in 16 to 20 rows, wrapped in dark green husks with fair cover and flags. Plants are 6.5 to 7.5 feet and tolerate common rust as well as Stewart's wilt. Wait for warm soil before sowing. Maturity is around 80 days.
Delectable traits
- Main-season bicolor se+ hybrid, about 80 days
- Ears 8 to 9 inches long, packed with small kernels in 16 to 20 rows
- Dark green husks
- Plants 6.5 to 7.5 feet
- Tolerates common rust and Stewart's wilt
- Needs warm soil for sowing
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Freezing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delectable this page | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Mexican June | 80–95 days | — | — |
Delectable FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Delectable?
Delectable is a main-season bicolor from Crookham with fully sugar-enhanced (se+) genetics, released in 1993 as a bicolor counterpart to Incredible. Ears are 8 to 9 inches long, packed with small kernels in 16 to 20 rows, wrapped in dark green husks with fair cover and flags.
How many days to maturity is Delectable?
Delectable is listed at 80–82 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 Delectable compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Delectable: 80–82 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Hopi Purple (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Delectable good for?
Delectable is grown for fresh eating on the cob, freezing.
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.