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- Days to maturity
- 84 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Merlin is a yellow midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes maturing in about 84 days. Its ears are large, 9.5 inches by 2 inches, and packed with small kernels, 20 to 22 rows of them. It tolerates Stewart's wilt.
Merlin traits
- Yellow se hybrid, 84 days
- Large ears 9.5 by 2 inches packed with small kernels in 20 to 22 rows
- Tolerant of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin this page | 84 days | — | — |
| Cameo | 84 days | — | — |
| Incredible | 84–85 days | — | — |
| Argent | 83–85 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Double Delicious | 83 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
Merlin FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Merlin?
Merlin is a yellow midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes maturing in about 84 days. Its ears are large, 9.5 inches by 2 inches, and packed with small kernels, 20 to 22 rows of them.
How many days to maturity is Merlin?
Merlin is listed at 84 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 Merlin compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Merlin: 84 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Cameo (84 days), Incredible (84–85 days), Argent (83–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Merlin good for?
Merlin 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.