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- Days to maturity
- 83–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Argent is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Crookham, released in 1989 and known for eating quality; Pristine is the closest comparison. Ears are 8.5 to 9 inches with 16 rows and good husk protection. It tolerates rust and Stewart's wilt. Maturity is listed at 83 to 86 days.
Argent traits
- White se hybrid, about 83 to 86 days
- Ears 8.5 to 9 inches with 16 rows
- Good husk protection
- Tolerant of rust and Stewart's wilt
- From Crookham, 1989
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argent this page | 83–85 days | — | — |
| Double Delicious | 83 days | — | — |
| Kandy Korn | 83–89 days | — | — |
| Avalon | 82 days | — | — |
| Bravado | 82 days | — | — |
| Cameo | 84 days | — | — |
| Incredible | 84–85 days | — | — |
Argent FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Argent?
Argent is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Crookham, released in 1989 and known for eating quality; Pristine is the closest comparison. Ears are 8.5 to 9 inches with 16 rows and good husk protection.
How many days to maturity is Argent?
Argent is listed at 83–85 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 Argent compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Argent: 83–85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Double Delicious (83 days), Kandy Korn (83–89 days), Avalon (82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Argent good for?
Argent 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.