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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Krispy King is a yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid from Rogers, released in 1993 with excellent vigor and a 78-day maturity. Yellow kernels sit in a dense 18 to 20 rows on 8-inch ears. Comparable to Challenger. Sow in warm soil and isolate from other corn types.
Krispy King traits
- Yellow sh2 hybrid, 78 days
- Eighteen to 20 rows on 8-inch ears
- Excellent seedling vigor
- From Rogers, 1993
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy King this page | 78 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 | — | — |
Krispy King FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Krispy King?
Krispy King is a yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid from Rogers, released in 1993 with excellent vigor and a 78-day maturity. Yellow kernels sit in a dense 18 to 20 rows on 8-inch ears.
How many days to maturity is Krispy King?
Krispy King is listed at 78 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 Krispy King compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Krispy King: 78 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 Krispy King good for?
Krispy King 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.