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- Days to maturity
- 59–72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fleet was billed by Crookham as the earliest fully sugar-enhanced (se+) bicolor available, listed at 59 days. Ears are 7.5 inches and well filled, with 12 to 16 rows and medium green husks, on 5-foot plants.
Fleet traits
- Very early bicolor se+ hybrid, about 59 days
- Well-filled 7.5-inch ears, 12 to 16 rows
- Plants about 5 feet
- Medium green husks
- From Crookham
Good for
- First sweet corn of the season
- Short-season gardens
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet this page | 59–72 days | — | — |
| Trinity | 59–68 days | — | — |
| Art Verrell | 60 days | — | — |
| Jester II | 60–67 days | — | — |
| Orchard Baby | 60–70 days | — | — |
| Quickie | 58–67 days | — | — |
| Earlivee | 57 days | — | — |
Fleet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Fleet?
Fleet was billed by Crookham as the earliest fully sugar-enhanced (se+) bicolor available, listed at 59 days. Ears are 7.5 inches and well filled, with 12 to 16 rows and medium green husks, on 5-foot plants.
How many days to maturity is Fleet?
Fleet is listed at 59–72 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 Fleet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Fleet: 59–72 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Trinity (59–68 days), Art Verrell (60 days), Jester II (60–67 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fleet good for?
Fleet is grown for first sweet corn of the season, short-season gardens.
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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