Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Windham is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid from Novartis maturing in about 79 days. Ears run about 8 inches and hold 16 to 18 kernel rows, wrapped in dark green husks with good tip cover. It carries the Rp1d gene for common rust resistance. Sow in warm soil, isolate from other corn types, and enjoy very sweet white kernels that keep well after picking.
Windham traits
- White sh2 hybrid from Novartis, 79 days
- Ears about 8 inches long holding 16 to 18 kernel rows
- Dark green husks with good tip cover
- Common rust resistance (Rp1d)
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Refrigerated storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
Windham FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Windham?
Windham is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid from Novartis maturing in about 79 days. Ears run about 8 inches and hold 16 to 18 kernel rows, wrapped in dark green husks with good tip cover.
How many days to maturity is Windham?
Windham 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 Windham compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Windham: 79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Buckeye (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Windham good for?
Windham is grown for fresh eating, refrigerated storage.
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.