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- Days to maturity
- 115 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Smoke Signals is a late-season popcorn that doubles as an ornamental, with a broad range of kernel colors on 4 to 7 inch ears. The plants are tall, around 8 feet, and the crop needs about 115 days, so it is best suited to long-season gardens. Dry the ears fully before popping or decorating.
Smoke Signals traits
- Late-season popcorn and ornamental corn, about 115 days
- Ears 4 to 7 inches in a wide range of colors
- Tall plants around 8 feet
Good for
- Popcorn
- Fall decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Signals this page | 115 days | — | — |
| Hickory King White | 115 days | — | — |
| Cherokee Pride | 114 days | — | — |
| Pod Corn Mix | 116 days | — | — |
| Robust 128YH | 112 days | — | — |
| Shaman's Blue | 112 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
Smoke Signals FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals is a late-season popcorn that doubles as an ornamental, with a broad range of kernel colors on 4 to 7 inch ears. The plants are tall, around 8 feet, and the crop needs about 115 days, so it is best suited to long-season gardens.
How many days to maturity is Smoke Signals?
Smoke Signals is listed at 115 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 Smoke Signals compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Smoke Signals: 115 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Hickory King White (115 days), Cherokee Pride (114 days), Pod Corn Mix (116 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Smoke Signals good for?
Smoke Signals is grown for popcorn, fall decoration.
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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