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- Days to maturity
- 66–73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
King Arthur is an early to midseason yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes, maturing in about 66 days, with ears a full 9 inches, 16 to 18 rows. A long ear for a corn this early.
King Arthur traits
- Yellow se hybrid, 66 days
- Ears a full 9 inches, 16 to 18 rows
- Bred and sold by Stokes
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Early planting
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Arthur this page | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Early Choice | 66 days | — | — |
| Ivanhoe | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Spring Snow | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Daybreak | 65 days | — | — |
| Extra Early Super Sweet | 67 days | — | — |
| Kandy Kwik | 65 days | — | — |
King Arthur FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is King Arthur?
King Arthur is an early to midseason yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Stokes, maturing in about 66 days, with ears a full 9 inches, 16 to 18 rows. A long ear for a corn this early.
How many days to maturity is King Arthur?
King Arthur is listed at 66–73 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 King Arthur compare with other sweet corn varieties?
King Arthur: 66–73 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Early Choice (66 days), Ivanhoe (66–73 days), Spring Snow (66–73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is King Arthur good for?
King Arthur is grown for fresh eating on the cob, early planting.
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.