Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Augusta is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 79 days. Plants are about 6.5 feet and bear cylindrical ears of about 8 inches, white kernels in 16 to 18 rows.
Augusta traits
- White se hybrid, about 79 days
- Cylindrical 8-inch ears, 16 to 18 rows
- Plants about 6.5 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Augusta FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Augusta?
Augusta is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 79 days. Plants are about 6.5 feet and bear cylindrical ears of about 8 inches, white kernels in 16 to 18 rows.
How many days to maturity is Augusta?
Augusta is listed at 79 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 Augusta compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Augusta: 79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Buckeye (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days), Lancelot (79–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Augusta good for?
Augusta 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.