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- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Buckeye is a mid-season bicolor se hybrid on 6-foot plants, with tapered ears of about 8 1/2 inches carrying 18 to 20 rows of kernels. It tolerates drought as well as Stewart's wilt, a helpful combination for gardens with limited irrigation. Sugar-enhanced kernels are tender and sweet.
Buckeye traits
- Bicolor sugar-enhanced hybrid, mid-season
- Tapered 8 1/2-inch ears with 18 to 20 rows
- Tolerant of drought and Stewart's wilt
- Plants about 6 feet tall
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Dry-summer gardens
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Buckeye FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Buckeye?
Buckeye is a mid-season bicolor se hybrid on 6-foot plants, with tapered ears of about 8 1/2 inches carrying 18 to 20 rows of kernels. It tolerates drought as well as Stewart's wilt, a helpful combination for gardens with limited irrigation.
How many days to maturity is Buckeye?
Buckeye is listed at 79 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 Buckeye compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Buckeye: 79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days), Lancelot (79–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Buckeye good for?
Buckeye is grown for fresh eating, dry-summer gardens.
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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