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- Days to maturity
- 95–105 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dakota Black is an heirloom popcorn with some of the most dramatic dried ears you can grow: pointed kernels so deep purple they read as jet black, on 4 to 8 inch ears from 6-foot plants. The color sits in the outer layer, so it pops white with black centers, tender-crisp and good tasting. It needs 95 to 110 days and must dry fully; leave ears on the stalk until husks are crisp, then cure indoors another three or four weeks and test a handful before shelling the lot. Keep it 400 feet or two weeks of planting time away from sweet corn, since crossing spoils both. The variety has roots in Great Plains Native American agriculture.
Dakota Black traits
- Heirloom popcorn, 95 to 110 days
- Nearly black pointed kernels that pop white
- Ears 4 to 8 inches on 6-foot plants
- Needs full drying and curing before popping
- Isolate from sweet corn by 400 feet or two weeks
Good for
- Popcorn
- Fall decoration
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Black this page | 95–105 days | — | — |
| Strawberry | 95–105 days | — | — |
| Fiesta | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Golden Queen | 92 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Robust White | 92 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
Dakota Black FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Dakota Black?
Dakota Black is an heirloom popcorn with some of the most dramatic dried ears you can grow: pointed kernels so deep purple they read as jet black, on 4 to 8 inch ears from 6-foot plants. The color sits in the outer layer, so it pops white with black centers, tender-crisp and good tasting.
How many days to maturity is Dakota Black?
Dakota Black is listed at 95–105 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 Dakota Black compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Dakota Black: 95–105 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Strawberry (95–105 days), Fiesta (92–100 days), Golden Queen (92 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dakota Black good for?
Dakota Black is grown for popcorn, fall decoration, 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.