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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Double Gem is a mid-season bicolor sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid on 6-foot plants. The blocky 8-inch ears fill right out to the end and hold 16 to 18 kernel rows. It emerges reliably from cold soil, resists northern corn leaf blight, and tolerates Stewart's wilt, so it copes with both a chilly start and a humid summer. Plant in blocks and side-dress with nitrogen when the plants are knee high.
Double Gem traits
- Mid-season bicolor se hybrid
- Blocky 8-inch ears holding 16 to 18 kernel rows, filled to the end
- Resistant to northern corn leaf blight
- Tolerant of Stewart's wilt
- Good cold-soil emergence
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Freezing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Gem this page | 76 days | — | — |
| Black Mexican | 76 days | — | — |
| Candy Corner | 76 days | — | — |
| Honey n' Pearl | 76 days | — | — |
| Honey Treat | 76 days | — | — |
| Utopia | 76–77 days | — | — |
| Xtra-Tender 374A | 76 days | — | — |
Double Gem FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Double Gem?
Double Gem is a mid-season bicolor sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid on 6-foot plants. The blocky 8-inch ears fill right out to the end and hold 16 to 18 kernel rows.
How many days to maturity is Double Gem?
Double Gem is listed at 76 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 Double Gem compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Double Gem: 76 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Black Mexican (76 days), Candy Corner (76 days), Honey n' Pearl (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Double Gem good for?
Double Gem is grown for fresh eating, freezing.
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.