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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Celestial is a white synergistic hybrid, listed at 78 days, with ears 8.5 by 2 inches, white kernels, wrapped in deep green husks. It is resistant to Stewart's wilt and tolerant of common rust and northern leaf blight, a solid disease package for a white corn.
Celestial traits
- White synergistic hybrid, about 78 days
- Ears 8.5 by 2 inches in deep green husks
- Resistant to Stewart's wilt
- Tolerant of northern leaf blight and common rust
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial this page | 78 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Bicolor Honey Cream | 78 days | — | — |
| Butter and Sugar | 78–82 days | — | — |
| Frosty | 78 days | — | — |
| Golden Bantam | 78–85 days | — | — |
| Imaculata | 78 days | — | — |
Celestial FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Celestial?
Celestial is a white synergistic hybrid, listed at 78 days, with ears 8.5 by 2 inches, white kernels, wrapped in deep green husks. It is resistant to Stewart's wilt and tolerant of common rust and northern leaf blight, a solid disease package for a white corn.
How many days to maturity is Celestial?
Celestial 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 Celestial compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Celestial: 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 Celestial good for?
Celestial 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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