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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Blue Jade is a genuinely dwarf sweet corn, only 2 to 4 feet tall, which makes it the rare corn that fits a container of 15 gallons or more or a small raised bed. Each open-pollinated plant bears 3 to 6 small ears of steel-blue kernels that turn a jade-blue when cooked; the silks are blue and the husks show blue streaks. Flavor at the milk stage is sweet and tender, though the sugar converts quickly, so eat it right away. Even a dwarf corn needs a block planting for pollination, so thin to 6 to 9 inches within a block. Maturity is around 70 to 80 days. Dried ears are decorative.
Blue Jade traits
- Dwarf open-pollinated sweet corn, 2 to 4 feet tall
- 3 to 6 small ears per plant
- Steel-blue kernels turning jade-blue when cooked
- Blue silks and blue-streaked husks
- Maturity about 70 to 80 days
- Suits containers of 15 gallons or more
Good for
- Container growing
- Small raised beds
- Fresh eating at milk stage
- Ornamental dried ears
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jade this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SU) | 70–74 days | — | — |
Blue Jade FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Blue Jade?
Blue Jade is a genuinely dwarf sweet corn, only 2 to 4 feet tall, which makes it the rare corn that fits a container of 15 gallons or more or a small raised bed. Each open-pollinated plant bears 3 to 6 small ears of steel-blue kernels that turn a jade-blue when cooked; the silks are blue and the husks show blue streaks.
How many days to maturity is Blue Jade?
Blue Jade is listed at 70–80 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 Blue Jade compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Blue Jade: 70–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Chippewa (70 days), Honey Select (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Blue Jade good for?
Blue Jade is grown for container growing, small raised beds, fresh eating at milk stage, ornamental dried ears.
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.