Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 62–68 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Seneca Spring is an early bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Petoseed, listed at 62 days. Ears are 7.75 inches with 12 to 14 rows and good tip cover, and the plant has moderate tolerance to rust, Stewart's wilt and both northern and southern leaf blight.
Seneca Spring traits
- Early bicolor se hybrid, about 62 days
- Ears 7.75 inches, 12 to 14 rows, good tip cover
- Moderate tolerance to rust, leaf blights and Stewart's wilt
- From Petoseed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Spring this page | 62–68 days | — | — |
| Checkered Choice | 62 days | — | — |
| Northern Super Sweet | 62–79 days | — | — |
| Seneca Arrowhead | 62 days | — | — |
| Aladdin | 63 days | — | — |
| Geronimo | 63–69 days | — | — |
| Northern Xtra Sweet | 63–71 days | — | — |
Seneca Spring FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Seneca Spring?
Seneca Spring is an early bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Petoseed, listed at 62 days. Ears are 7.75 inches with 12 to 14 rows and good tip cover, and the plant has moderate tolerance to rust, Stewart's wilt and both northern and southern leaf blight.
How many days to maturity is Seneca Spring?
Seneca Spring is listed at 62–68 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 Seneca Spring compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Seneca Spring: 62–68 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Checkered Choice (62 days), Northern Super Sweet (62–79 days), Seneca Arrowhead (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Seneca Spring good for?
Seneca Spring 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)
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