Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Seneca Sensation is a white se hybrid from Robson that emerges well in cold soil, so it can go in earlier than most. Ears are about 8 inches long with a dense 18 to 20 rows of kernels. Sources place it anywhere from early to mid-season, and around 70 days is a reasonable expectation. White sugar-enhanced corn is prized for tender skins and a clean, sweet flavor, and this one suits gardeners who want a white ear without the isolation fuss of sh2 types.
Seneca Sensation traits
- White sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid from Robson
- Good emergence in cold soil
- 8-inch ears with 18 to 20 kernel rows
- Early to mid-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Early sowing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Sensation this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
Seneca Sensation FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Seneca Sensation?
Seneca Sensation is a white se hybrid from Robson that emerges well in cold soil, so it can go in earlier than most. Ears are about 8 inches long with a dense 18 to 20 rows of kernels.
How many days to maturity is Seneca Sensation?
Seneca Sensation is listed at 70 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 Sensation compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Seneca Sensation: 70 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Seneca Sensation good for?
Seneca Sensation is grown for fresh eating, early sowing.
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.