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- Days to maturity
- 80–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Howling Mob is a midseason heirloom sweet corn, listed at 80 days, with 5 to 6 foot plants bearing one or two ears of 7 to 9 inches. The ivory kernels have thin skins, arranged in 12 to 14 rows, and the husks are thick enough to give real protection from earworms.
Howling Mob traits
- Midseason heirloom sweet corn, about 80 days
- Ears 7 to 9 inches carrying thin-skinned ivory kernels, 12 to 14 rows
- Plants 5 to 6 feet with one or two ears
- Thick husks help keep worms out
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Mob this page | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Mexican June | 80–95 days | — | — |
Howling Mob FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Howling Mob?
Howling Mob is a midseason heirloom sweet corn, listed at 80 days, with 5 to 6 foot plants bearing one or two ears of 7 to 9 inches. The ivory kernels have thin skins, arranged in 12 to 14 rows, and the husks are thick enough to give real protection from earworms.
How many days to maturity is Howling Mob?
Howling Mob is listed at 80–85 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 Howling Mob compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Howling Mob: 80–85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Delectable (80–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Howling Mob good for?
Howling Mob is grown for fresh eating on the cob, 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)
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