Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 66–73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Spring Snow is a white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid built for early sowing: it grows well in cold spring soil, resists lodging and tolerates Stewart's wilt. Ears are 7 to 8 inches, completely filled, with 12 to 16 rows of white kernels on plants around 5.5 feet. Maturity is listed at 60 to 66 days, which makes it one of the earlier white corns available.
Spring Snow traits
- Early white se hybrid, listed at 60 to 66 days
- Grows well in cold spring soil
- Completely filled ears of 7 to 8 inches, 12 to 16 rows
- Plants about 5.5 feet, resistant to lodging
- Tolerant of Stewart's wilt
Good for
- Early planting
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Snow this page | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Early Choice | 66 days | — | — |
| Ivanhoe | 66–73 days | — | — |
| King Arthur | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Daybreak | 65 days | — | — |
| Extra Early Super Sweet | 67 days | — | — |
| Kandy Kwik | 65 days | — | — |
Spring Snow FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Spring Snow?
Spring Snow is a white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid built for early sowing: it grows well in cold spring soil, resists lodging and tolerates Stewart's wilt. Ears are 7 to 8 inches, completely filled, with 12 to 16 rows of white kernels on plants around 5.5 feet.
How many days to maturity is Spring Snow?
Spring Snow is listed at 66–73 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 Spring Snow compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Spring Snow: 66–73 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Early Choice (66 days), Ivanhoe (66–73 days), King Arthur (66–73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Spring Snow good for?
Spring Snow is grown for early planting, 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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