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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hookers, sometimes listed as Hooker, is an unusual open-pollinated su sweet corn whose white kernels turn blue as they mature. It is a midseason type, around 70 days, on short 4 to 5 foot plants. Pick at the milk stage for eating, or let ears ripen fully for the blue color.
Hookers traits
- Open-pollinated multicolor su sweet corn
- White kernels turning blue at maturity
- Midseason, about 70 days
- Short plants of 4 to 5 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating at milk stage
- Ornamental dried ears
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hookers this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SU) | 70–74 days | — | — |
Hookers FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Hookers?
Hookers, sometimes listed as Hooker, is an unusual open-pollinated su sweet corn whose white kernels turn blue as they mature. It is a midseason type, around 70 days, on short 4 to 5 foot plants.
How many days to maturity is Hookers?
Hookers is listed at 70–80 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 Hookers compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Hookers: 70–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hookers good for?
Hookers is grown for fresh eating at milk stage, ornamental dried ears, seed saving.
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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