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- Days to maturity
- 79–80 days
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- United States
Overview
Indian Summer is a supersweet (sh2) hybrid with a twist: the kernels start yellow, then take on red, purple and near-black shades, some speckled, as the ears approach ripeness, so a bicolor ear turns tricolor. Bred by T. Natti for Harris Moran and an All-America Selections winner, it is unusually tender for a shrunken-2 corn and very sweet, eaten fresh like any sweet corn. Ears are 8 to 9 inches with 16 to 18 rows, set 2.5 feet up on 7-foot plants. Maturity is around 77 to 79 days.
Indian Summer traits
- Multicolored sh2 hybrid, about 77 to 79 days, AAS winner
- Kernels shift from yellow to red, purple and black near ripeness
- Ears 8 to 9 inches with 16 to 18 rows
- Plants 7 feet with ears 2.5 feet off the ground
- Tender for a supersweet
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Novelty and ornamental interest
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Summer this page | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Indian Summer FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Indian Summer?
Indian Summer is a supersweet (sh2) hybrid with a twist: the kernels start yellow, then take on red, purple and near-black shades, some speckled, as the ears approach ripeness, so a bicolor ear turns tricolor. Bred by T.
How many days to maturity is Indian Summer?
Indian Summer is listed at 79–80 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 Indian Summer compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Indian Summer: 79–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Buckeye (79 days), Lancelot (79–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Indian Summer good for?
Indian Summer is grown for fresh eating on the cob, novelty and ornamental interest.
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.