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- Days to maturity
- 71–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sugar Pearl, also written SugarPearl, is a white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid of midseason maturity, listed anywhere from 71 to 80 days. Plants are 6 to 8 feet and bear 8-inch ears, white kernels in 14 to 16 rows. The se gene gives good sugar retention after picking.
Sugar Pearl traits
- White se hybrid, midseason, about 71 to 80 days
- 8-inch ears, white kernels in 14 to 16 rows
- Plants 6 to 8 feet tall
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pearl this page | 71–80 days | — | — |
| Bon Appetit | 71 days | — | — |
| Dasher | 71 days | — | — |
| Early Xtra Sweet | 71 days | — | — |
| Mirai | 71 days | — | — |
| Spring Treat | 71 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
Sugar Pearl FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sugar Pearl?
Sugar Pearl, also written SugarPearl, is a white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid of midseason maturity, listed anywhere from 71 to 80 days. Plants are 6 to 8 feet and bear 8-inch ears, white kernels in 14 to 16 rows.
How many days to maturity is Sugar Pearl?
Sugar Pearl is listed at 71–80 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 Sugar Pearl compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sugar Pearl: 71–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bon Appetit (71 days), Dasher (71 days), Early Xtra Sweet (71 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sugar Pearl good for?
Sugar Pearl is grown for fresh eating on the cob.
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.