Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60–67 days
- Listed for
- United States
Jester II traits
- Early bicolor se hybrid, about 60 days
- Blunt 8.25-inch ears with 14 to 16 rows
Good for
- Early planting
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jester II this page | 60–67 days | — | — |
| Art Verrell | 60 days | — | — |
| Orchard Baby | 60–70 days | — | — |
| Fleet | 59–72 days | — | — |
| Trinity | 59–68 days | — | — |
| Checkered Choice | 62 days | — | — |
| Northern Super Sweet | 62–79 days | — | — |
Jester II FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Jester II?
Jester II is an early bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 60 days, with blunt ears of 8.25 inches carrying 14 to 16 rows, a good ear size for such an early type.
How many days to maturity is Jester II?
Jester II is listed at 60–67 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 Jester II compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Jester II: 60–67 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Art Verrell (60 days), Orchard Baby (60–70 days), Fleet (59–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jester II good for?
Jester II is grown for early planting, 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.