Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Whiteout is a white fully sugar-enhanced (se+) hybrid of midseason maturity, about 73 to 74 days, with 8 to 8.5 inch blunt-tipped ears carrying 16 to 18 rows inside dark green husks. It germinates well in cool soil, stands about 6.5 feet, and has some tolerance to rust, northern leaf blight and Stewart's wilt.
Whiteout traits
- White se+ hybrid, about 73 days
- Blunt-tipped ears of 8 to 8.5 inches with 16 to 18 rows
- Dark green husks
- Good cool-soil germination
- Some tolerance to rust, northern leaf blight and Stewart's wilt
- Plants about 6.5 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Early sowing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteout this page | 74 days | — | — |
| Confection | 74 days | — | — |
| Cuppa Joe | 74 days | — | — |
| Honey & Cream | 74–78 days | — | — |
| Mini Yellow Mirai 003 | 74 days | — | — |
| Mystique | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Silver Princess | 74–75 days | — | — |
Whiteout FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Whiteout?
Whiteout is a white fully sugar-enhanced (se+) hybrid of midseason maturity, about 73 to 74 days, with 8 to 8.5 inch blunt-tipped ears carrying 16 to 18 rows inside dark green husks. It germinates well in cool soil, stands about 6.5 feet, and has some tolerance to rust, northern leaf blight and Stewart's wilt.
How many days to maturity is Whiteout?
Whiteout is listed at 74 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 Whiteout compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Whiteout: 74 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Confection (74 days), Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Whiteout good for?
Whiteout is grown for fresh eating on the cob, early sowing.
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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