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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ashworth is an open-pollinated yellow sweet corn of midseason maturity, listed at 72 days, that germinates well in cool soil. The plants are short at around 5 feet and carry 12-row ears of 6 to 7 inches. Being open pollinated, it is a reasonable variety for seed saving.
Ashworth traits
- Open-pollinated yellow sweet corn, about 72 days
- Germinates well in cool soil
- Short plants around 5 feet
- 12-row ears of 6 to 7 inches
Good for
- Seed saving
- Cool-spring sowing
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Chubby Checkers | 72 days | — | — |
| First Snow | 72 days | — | — |
| Harris' 1001 | 72 days | — | — |
| Illusion | 72 days | — | — |
| Japanese Hulless | 72 days | — | — |
| Mirai 421 W | About 72 days | — | — |
Ashworth FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Ashworth?
Ashworth is an open-pollinated yellow sweet corn of midseason maturity, listed at 72 days, that germinates well in cool soil. The plants are short at around 5 feet and carry 12-row ears of 6 to 7 inches.
How many days to maturity is Ashworth?
Ashworth is listed at 72 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 Ashworth compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Ashworth: 72 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Chubby Checkers (72 days), First Snow (72 days), Harris' 1001 (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ashworth good for?
Ashworth is grown for seed saving, cool-spring sowing, 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.