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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Frosty is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Crookham, listed at 78 days. Ears are 8 inches with 16 rows and good husk cover, on 6-foot plants. It carries medium tolerance to rust, Stewart's wilt and both northern and southern leaf blight.
Frosty traits
- White se hybrid, about 78 days
- 8-inch ears with 16 rows and good husk cover
- Plants about 6 feet
- Medium tolerance to rust, leaf blights and Stewart's wilt
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosty this page | 78 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Bicolor Honey Cream | 78 days | — | — |
| Butter and Sugar | 78–82 days | — | — |
| Celestial | 78 days | — | — |
| Golden Bantam | 78–85 days | — | — |
| Imaculata | 78 days | — | — |
Frosty FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Frosty?
Frosty is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Crookham, listed at 78 days. Ears are 8 inches with 16 rows and good husk cover, on 6-foot plants.
How many days to maturity is Frosty?
Frosty is listed at 78 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 Frosty compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Frosty: 78 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Accord (78 days), Bicolor Honey Cream (78 days), Butter and Sugar (78–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Frosty good for?
Frosty 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.