Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 74–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mystique is a bicolor se+ hybrid from Crookham Company for mid-season harvest. Plants stand about 6 1/2 feet tall and carry ears of 8 to 8 1/2 inches with 16 rows of kernels. It tolerates rust, southern corn leaf blight, and Stewart's wilt, a useful package in humid summers. The enhanced sugar level of se+ genetics makes the kernels especially tender and sweet.
Mystique traits
- Bicolor se+ hybrid from Crookham
- Ears 8 to 8 1/2 inches with 16 rows
- Tolerates rust, southern leaf blight and Stewart's wilt
- Plants around 6 1/2 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystique this page | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Confection | 74 days | — | — |
| Cuppa Joe | 74 days | — | — |
| Honey & Cream | 74–78 days | — | — |
| Mini Yellow Mirai 003 | 74 days | — | — |
| Silver Princess | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Sweet & Slim | 74 days | — | — |
Mystique FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Mystique?
Mystique is a bicolor se+ hybrid from Crookham Company for mid-season harvest. Plants stand about 6 1/2 feet tall and carry ears of 8 to 8 1/2 inches with 16 rows of kernels.
How many days to maturity is Mystique?
Mystique is listed at 74–75 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 Mystique compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Mystique: 74–75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Confection (74 days), Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mystique good for?
Mystique 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)
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