Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79–82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Lancelot is a bicolor midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes, listed at 79 to 80 days. Ears range from 7 to 9 inches with 16 to 18 rows and good tip fill, on 7-foot plants that tolerate drought as well as rust and Stewart's wilt.
Lancelot traits
- Bicolor se hybrid, about 79 to 80 days
- Ears 7 to 9 inches with 16 to 18 rows and good tip fill
- Plants about 7 feet
- Tolerant of drought, rust and Stewart's wilt
- Bred and sold by Stokes
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelot this page | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Lancelot FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Lancelot?
Lancelot is a bicolor midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes, listed at 79 to 80 days. Ears range from 7 to 9 inches with 16 to 18 rows and good tip fill, on 7-foot plants that tolerate drought as well as rust and Stewart's wilt.
How many days to maturity is Lancelot?
Lancelot is listed at 79–82 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 Lancelot compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Lancelot: 79–82 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Buckeye (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Lancelot good for?
Lancelot 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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