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- Days to maturity
- 70–74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sugar Buns is an early yellow corn with fully sugar-enhanced (se+) genetics, bred by D. Galinat at Mesa Maize and released in 1989 as the earliest high-quality homozygous se hybrid of its day. The 6 to 7 inch ears carry 14 rows of narrow, deep, sweet yellow kernels, and the corn stays tender in the garden for up to two weeks, a generous harvest window. Plants are 5 to 6 feet. Sources disagree on cold-soil performance; one notes it emerges less well than other early types, so wait until the soil is at least 60F. Feed nitrogen and water deeply while the ears fill. Maturity is listed at 70 to 72 days.
Sugar Buns traits
- Early yellow se+ hybrid, about 70 to 72 days
- Ears 6 to 7 inches with 14 rows of deep, narrow kernels
- Stays tender on the plant for up to two weeks
- Plants 5 to 6 feet tall
- Cold-soil emergence weaker than some early types
- Bred by D. Galinat, Mesa Maize, 1989
Good for
- Early planting
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Freezing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Buns this page | 70–74 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
Sugar Buns FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sugar Buns?
Sugar Buns is an early yellow corn with fully sugar-enhanced (se+) genetics, bred by D. Galinat at Mesa Maize and released in 1989 as the earliest high-quality homozygous se hybrid of its day.
How many days to maturity is Sugar Buns?
Sugar Buns is listed at 70–74 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 Sugar Buns compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sugar Buns: 70–74 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 Sugar Buns good for?
Sugar Buns is grown for early planting, fresh eating on the cob, 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)
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