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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sun & Stars is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season harvest, grown on tall 7-foot plants with ears around 8 1/2 inches. Wait for warm soil before sowing and keep it away from su and se corn so the kernels stay at full sh2 sweetness.
Sun & Stars traits
- Mid-season bicolor sh2 hybrid
- Ears about 8 1/2 inches
- Tall plants around 7 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun & Stars this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
Sun & Stars FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sun & Stars?
Sun & Stars is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season harvest, grown on tall 7-foot plants with ears around 8 1/2 inches. Wait for warm soil before sowing and keep it away from su and se corn so the kernels stay at full sh2 sweetness.
How many days to maturity is Sun & Stars?
Sun & Stars 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 Sun & Stars compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sun & Stars: 80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Delectable (80–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sun & Stars good for?
Sun & Stars 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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