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- Days to maturity
- 84 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cameo is the synergistic version of Delectable, an F1 hybrid that combines supersweet sugar with se tenderness. The rugged 7-foot plants carry ears 18 inches up; each ear is 8.5 to 9 inches with 18 rows of bicolor kernels under medium green husks that give good tip cover and adequate flags. Maturity is about 84 days.
Cameo traits
- Bicolor synergistic F1 hybrid, about 84 days
- Ears 8.5 to 9 inches with 18 rows
- Rugged 7-foot plants with ears at 18 inches
- Medium green husks with good tip cover
- Synergistic form of Delectable
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameo this page | 84 days | — | — |
| Incredible | 84–85 days | — | — |
| Merlin | 84 days | — | — |
| Argent | 83–85 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Double Delicious | 83 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
Cameo FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Cameo?
Cameo is the synergistic version of Delectable, an F1 hybrid that combines supersweet sugar with se tenderness. The rugged 7-foot plants carry ears 18 inches up; each ear is 8.5 to 9 inches with 18 rows of bicolor kernels under medium green husks that give good tip cover and adequate flags.
How many days to maturity is Cameo?
Cameo is listed at 84 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 Cameo compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Cameo: 84 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Incredible (84–85 days), Merlin (84 days), Argent (83–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cameo good for?
Cameo 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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