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- Days to maturity
- 54 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Polar Vee, sometimes written PolarVee, was bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Vineland, Ontario, for places where summer is short and cool, including Alaska and Newfoundland. It is an extremely early yellow sugary-enhanced (se) F1 hybrid that grows under low temperatures and finishes about five days ahead of Spancross, listed at 54 days. Ears are small, 6 to 6.5 inches with 12 to 14 rows.
Polar Vee traits
- Extremely early yellow se F1 hybrid, about 54 days
- Grows under low temperatures
- Small ears of 6 to 6.5 inches with 12 to 14 rows
- Bred in Ontario for far-northern gardens
Good for
- Far-northern and short-season gardens
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Vee this page | 54 days | — | — |
| Golden Nugget | 55 days | — | — |
| Grant | 53–59 days | — | — |
| Earlivee | 57 days | — | — |
| Speedy Sweet | 57–64 days | — | — |
| Quickie | 58–67 days | — | — |
| Fleet | 59–72 days | — | — |
Polar Vee FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Polar Vee?
Polar Vee, sometimes written PolarVee, was bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Vineland, Ontario, for places where summer is short and cool, including Alaska and Newfoundland. It is an extremely early yellow sugary-enhanced (se) F1 hybrid that grows under low temperatures and finishes about five days ahead of Spancross, listed at 54 days.
How many days to maturity is Polar Vee?
Polar Vee is listed at 54 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 Polar Vee compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Polar Vee: 54 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Golden Nugget (55 days), Grant (53–59 days), Earlivee (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Polar Vee good for?
Polar Vee is grown for far-northern and short-season gardens, 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.