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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chubby Checkers is a midseason bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid bred by Seminis and sold by Burpee from 2000, maturing in about 72 days. The name fits: ears are a full 8.5 inches with 14 to 18 rows of mixed kernels, on plants of about 6.5 feet.
Chubby Checkers traits
- Bicolor se hybrid, 72 days
- Ears 8.5 inches, 14 to 18 rows
- Plants around 6.5 feet
- Bred by Seminis, sold by Burpee from 2000
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby Checkers this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
| First Snow | 72 days | — | — |
| Harris' 1001 | 72 days | — | — |
| Illusion | 72 days | — | — |
| Japanese Hulless | 72 days | — | — |
| Mirai 421 W | About 72 days | — | — |
Chubby Checkers FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Chubby Checkers?
Chubby Checkers is a midseason bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid bred by Seminis and sold by Burpee from 2000, maturing in about 72 days. The name fits: ears are a full 8.5 inches with 14 to 18 rows of mixed kernels, on plants of about 6.5 feet.
How many days to maturity is Chubby Checkers?
Chubby Checkers is listed at 72 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 Chubby Checkers compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Chubby Checkers: 72 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ashworth (72 days), First Snow (72 days), Harris' 1001 (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chubby Checkers good for?
Chubby Checkers is grown for 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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