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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Honey Select was the 2001 All-America Selections winner, a yellow triple-sweet (synergistic) hybrid from Novartis that combines roughly three-quarters se kernels with a quarter sh2, so you get tender kernels with high sugar and long holding time. Ears are 8 inches with a tightly packed 18 to 20 rows. Sources list maturity from 70 to 79 days. Sow only after the soil has warmed to about 65F, in a block for pollination, and keep it apart from other corn types so the sweetness is not diluted. Side-dress with nitrogen at knee height and keep water steady through silking. Bred for the Northeast and roadside markets.
Honey Select traits
- Yellow synergistic hybrid (75% se, 25% sh2), 2001 AAS winner
- 8-inch ears with a dense 18 to 20 rows
- Maturity listed at 70 to 79 days
- Needs warm soil and isolation from other corn types
- Bred by Novartis for the Northeast and roadside markets
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Roadside markets
- Freezing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Select this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SU) | 70–74 days | — | — |
Honey Select FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Honey Select?
Honey Select was the 2001 All-America Selections winner, a yellow triple-sweet (synergistic) hybrid from Novartis that combines roughly three-quarters se kernels with a quarter sh2, so you get tender kernels with high sugar and long holding time. Ears are 8 inches with a tightly packed 18 to 20 rows.
How many days to maturity is Honey Select?
Honey Select is listed at 70 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 Honey Select compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Honey Select: 70 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Honey Select good for?
Honey Select is grown for fresh eating on the cob, roadside markets, freezing.
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.