Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Harris' 1001 is a mid-season bicolor se hybrid growing to about 6 feet. It bears tapered ears roughly 8 inches long with tender sugar-enhanced kernels. Plant in blocks of several short rows so wind pollination fills every ear, and pick once the silks have dried.
Harris' 1001 traits
- Mid-season bicolor sugar-enhanced hybrid
- Tapered 8-inch ears
- Plants about 6 feet tall
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris' 1001 this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
| Chubby Checkers | 72 days | — | — |
| First Snow | 72 days | — | — |
| Illusion | 72 days | — | — |
| Japanese Hulless | 72 days | — | — |
| Mirai 421 W | About 72 days | — | — |
Harris' 1001 FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Harris' 1001?
Harris' 1001 is a mid-season bicolor se hybrid growing to about 6 feet. It bears tapered ears roughly 8 inches long with tender sugar-enhanced kernels.
How many days to maturity is Harris' 1001?
Harris' 1001 is listed at 72 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 Harris' 1001 compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Harris' 1001: 72 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ashworth (72 days), Chubby Checkers (72 days), First Snow (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Harris' 1001 good for?
Harris' 1001 is grown for fresh eating.
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.