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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Candy Store is a bicolor sweetbreed hybrid from Harris Moran, listed by the breeder as an 81-day sh2 type. Ears are about 7 1/2 inches with 18 rows of kernels, though the husk can sometimes fall short of covering the tip. It tolerates common smut and Stewart's wilt. Germination requires warm soil, so sow only once spring temperatures are settled.
Candy Store traits
- Bicolor sweetbreed / sh2 hybrid, Harris Moran
- 7 1/2-inch ears with 18 rows
- Husk cover sometimes short at the tip
- Tolerates common smut and Stewart's wilt
- Needs warm soil for germination
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Store this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Mexican June | 80–95 days | — | — |
Candy Store FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Candy Store?
Candy Store is a bicolor sweetbreed hybrid from Harris Moran, listed by the breeder as an 81-day sh2 type. Ears are about 7 1/2 inches with 18 rows of kernels, though the husk can sometimes fall short of covering the tip.
How many days to maturity is Candy Store?
Candy Store is listed at 80 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 Candy Store compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Candy Store: 80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Delectable (80–82 days), Hopi Purple (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Candy Store good for?
Candy Store 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.