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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Seneca Chief is a yellow normal sugary (su) hybrid from Robson Seed Farms dating to 1946, in the Golden Cross class. Plants are 6 to 8 feet with 8-inch yellow ears of 12 to 14 rows. Maturity is listed at 80 to 85 days. As an su type it is best cooked the day it is picked.
Seneca Chief traits
- Yellow su hybrid, listed at 80 to 85 days
- 8-inch ears with 12 to 14 rows
- Plants 6 to 8 feet
- From Robson Seed Farms, 1946
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Chief this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
Seneca Chief FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Seneca Chief?
Seneca Chief is a yellow normal sugary (su) hybrid from Robson Seed Farms dating to 1946, in the Golden Cross class. Plants are 6 to 8 feet with 8-inch yellow ears of 12 to 14 rows.
How many days to maturity is Seneca Chief?
Seneca Chief is listed at 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 Seneca Chief compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Seneca Chief: 80 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 Seneca Chief good for?
Seneca Chief 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)
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