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- Days to maturity
- 78–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Precious Gem is a bicolor midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 78 to 80 days, with ears a long 9 inches, 16 to 20 rows, under dark green husks with good flags. It has moderate tolerance to rust and Stewart's wilt.
Precious Gem traits
- Bicolor se hybrid, about 78 to 80 days
- Ears about 9 inches long, 16 to 20 rows
- Dark green husks with good flags
- Moderate tolerance to rust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Gem this page | 78–80 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Bicolor Honey Cream | 78 days | — | — |
| Butter and Sugar | 78–82 days | — | — |
| Celestial | 78 days | — | — |
| Frosty | 78 days | — | — |
| Golden Bantam | 78–85 days | — | — |
Precious Gem FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Precious Gem?
Precious Gem is a bicolor midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 78 to 80 days, with ears a long 9 inches, 16 to 20 rows, under dark green husks with good flags. It has moderate tolerance to rust and Stewart's wilt.
How many days to maturity is Precious Gem?
Precious Gem is listed at 78–80 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 Precious Gem compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Precious Gem: 78–80 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 Precious Gem good for?
Precious Gem 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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