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Geronimo Sweet Corn: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

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.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Geronimo this page63–69 days——
Aladdin63 days——
Northern Xtra Sweet63–71 days——
Checkered Choice62 days——
Early and Often64 days——
Northern Super Sweet62–79 days——
Seneca Arrowhead62 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.

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.

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