Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 63–69 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Geronimo is an early bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 63 days, with 8.5-inch ears of 16 to 18 rows and excellent tip cover and fill. A larger ear than most early types.
Geronimo traits
- Early bicolor se hybrid, about 63 days
- Ears 8.5 inches with 16 to 18 rows
- Excellent tip cover and fill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo this page | 63–69 days | — | — |
| Aladdin | 63 days | — | — |
| Northern Xtra Sweet | 63–71 days | — | — |
| Checkered Choice | 62 days | — | — |
| Early and Often | 64 days | — | — |
| Northern Super Sweet | 62–79 days | — | — |
| Seneca Arrowhead | 62 days | — | — |
Geronimo FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Geronimo?
Geronimo is an early bicolor sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 63 days, with 8.5-inch ears of 16 to 18 rows and excellent tip cover and fill. A larger ear than most early types.
How many days to maturity is Geronimo?
Geronimo is listed at 63–69 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 Geronimo compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Geronimo: 63–69 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Aladdin (63 days), Northern Xtra Sweet (63–71 days), Checkered Choice (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Geronimo good for?
Geronimo 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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