Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 76–77 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Utopia is a bicolor hybrid with high-sugar kernels and an extra large ear: 8.5 inches with 18 to 20 rows of small bicolor kernels, wrapped in tight, dark green husks with plenty of flags. The stalks are about 7 feet and set the ear nearly 2 feet up. Maturity is about 76 days.
Utopia traits
- Bicolor high-sugar hybrid, about 76 days
- Extra large 8.5-inch ears with 18 to 20 rows of small kernels
- Tight, dark green husks with many flags
- Stalks about 7 feet with ears set nearly 2 feet up
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia this page | 76–77 days | — | — |
| Black Mexican | 76 days | — | — |
| Candy Corner | 76 days | — | — |
| Double Gem | 76 days | — | — |
| Honey n' Pearl | 76 days | — | — |
| Honey Treat | 76 days | — | — |
| Xtra-Tender 374A | 76 days | — | — |
Utopia FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Utopia?
Utopia is a bicolor hybrid with high-sugar kernels and an extra large ear: 8.5 inches with 18 to 20 rows of small bicolor kernels, wrapped in tight, dark green husks with plenty of flags. The stalks are about 7 feet and set the ear nearly 2 feet up.
How many days to maturity is Utopia?
Utopia is listed at 76–77 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 Utopia compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Utopia: 76–77 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Black Mexican (76 days), Candy Corner (76 days), Double Gem (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Utopia good for?
Utopia 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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