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- Days to maturity
- 78–84 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
True Platinum is an open-pollinated white normal sugary (su) corn on striking purple plants: the 6-foot stalks are purple and the 7 to 8 inch ears of white kernels come wrapped in burgundy-purple husks. Plants average two ears each and are fairly tolerant of blight, rust and drought. Maturity is 78 to 80 days, and seed can be saved.
True Platinum traits
- Open-pollinated white su corn, about 78 to 80 days
- Purple stalks and burgundy-purple husks
- Ears 7 to 8 inches, about two per 6-foot plant
- Fairly tolerant of blight, rust and drought
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Ornamental garden interest
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Platinum this page | 78–84 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Bicolor Honey Cream | 78 days | — | — |
| Butter and Sugar | 78–82 days | — | — |
| Celestial | 78 days | — | — |
| Frosty | 78 days | — | — |
| Golden Bantam | 78–85 days | — | — |
True Platinum FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is True Platinum?
True Platinum is an open-pollinated white normal sugary (su) corn on striking purple plants: the 6-foot stalks are purple and the 7 to 8 inch ears of white kernels come wrapped in burgundy-purple husks. Plants average two ears each and are fairly tolerant of blight, rust and drought.
How many days to maturity is True Platinum?
True Platinum is listed at 78–84 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 True Platinum compare with other sweet corn varieties?
True Platinum: 78–84 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Accord (78 days), Bicolor Honey Cream (78 days), Butter and Sugar (78–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is True Platinum good for?
True Platinum is grown for fresh eating on the cob, ornamental garden interest, seed saving.
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.