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- Days to maturity
- 57 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Earlivee is a very early yellow standard sugary (su) hybrid from the Ontario Horticultural Research Institute, sold by Stokes since 1972 and similar to Spancross. The 7-inch ears fill well to the tip with 10 to 14 rows of kernels, with colored silks and tassels, and the plants throw almost no suckers. Listed at 57 days, it is aimed at northern gardens.
Earlivee traits
- Very early yellow su hybrid, about 57 days
- 7-inch ears filled to the tip, 10 to 14 rows
- Almost no suckers
- Colored silks and tassels
- Bred in Ontario, sold by Stokes from 1972
Good for
- Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlivee this page | 57 days | — | — |
| Speedy Sweet | 57–64 days | — | — |
| Quickie | 58–67 days | — | — |
| Fleet | 59–72 days | — | — |
| Golden Nugget | 55 days | — | — |
| Trinity | 59–68 days | — | — |
| Art Verrell | 60 days | — | — |
Earlivee FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Earlivee?
Earlivee is a very early yellow standard sugary (su) hybrid from the Ontario Horticultural Research Institute, sold by Stokes since 1972 and similar to Spancross. The 7-inch ears fill well to the tip with 10 to 14 rows of kernels, with colored silks and tassels, and the plants throw almost no suckers.
How many days to maturity is Earlivee?
Earlivee is listed at 57 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 Earlivee compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Earlivee: 57 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Speedy Sweet (57–64 days), Quickie (58–67 days), Fleet (59–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Earlivee good for?
Earlivee is grown for northern 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)
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