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- Days to maturity
- About 82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jackpot is a bicolor hybrid from Novartis with ears 8 inches long and 2 inches across, 16 to 18 rows on 6-foot plants. Sources disagree on its genetics, one calling it supersweet and the breeder record listing it as se; it matures around 82 days and carries the Rp1d gene for resistance to common rust. It was aimed at Northeast growers, roadside markets and home gardens.
Jackpot traits
- Bicolor hybrid, about 82 days
- Ears 8 inches by 2 inches, 16 to 18 rows
- Plants about 6 feet
- Resistant to common rust (Rp1d)
- Bred by Novartis for the Northeast
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Roadside markets
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot this page | About 82 days | — | — |
| Avalon | 82 days | — | — |
| Bravado | 82 days | — | — |
| Luther Hill | 82 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SE) | 82 days | — | — |
| Serendipity | 82 days | — | — |
| Silver King | 82 days | — | — |
Jackpot FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Jackpot?
Jackpot is a bicolor hybrid from Novartis with ears 8 inches long and 2 inches across, 16 to 18 rows on 6-foot plants. Sources disagree on its genetics, one calling it supersweet and the breeder record listing it as se; it matures around 82 days and carries the Rp1d gene for resistance to common rust.
How many days to maturity is Jackpot?
Jackpot is listed at About 82 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 Jackpot compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Jackpot: About 82 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Avalon (82 days), Bravado (82 days), Luther Hill (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jackpot good for?
Jackpot is grown for fresh eating on the cob, roadside markets.
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.