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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
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- United States
Overview
Black Aztec (also spelled Black Aztek) is an old dual-purpose corn with roots in Mexico and the American Southwest going back to at least the 1860s. Picked young, the kernels are pale and milky-sweet and the ears can be eaten fresh; left to mature, they darken through purple to a glossy grey-black and are ground for flour. The 8-inch ears also make striking autumn decorations. It matures late, so sow in blocks of several rows as soon as the soil is warm. Modern sugary hybrids have long since replaced it for fresh eating, but it remains a favorite heirloom.
Black Aztec traits
- Heirloom dual-purpose corn from Mexico and the Southwest
- Kernels white to purple, maturing to grey-black
- Ears about 8 inches
- Fresh eating when young, flour when mature
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh eating at milk stage
- Corn flour
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Aztec this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Blaze | 68 days | — | — |
| Casino | 68 days | — | — |
| Cochise | 68 days | — | — |
| Early Sunglow | 68 days | — | — |
| Seneca Tomahawk | 68 days | — | — |
| Extra Early Super Sweet | 67 days | — | — |
Black Aztec FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Black Aztec?
Black Aztec (also spelled Black Aztek) is an old dual-purpose corn with roots in Mexico and the American Southwest going back to at least the 1860s. Picked young, the kernels are pale and milky-sweet and the ears can be eaten fresh; left to mature, they darken through purple to a glossy grey-black and are ground for flour.
How many days to maturity is Black Aztec?
Black Aztec is listed at 68 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 Black Aztec compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Black Aztec: 68 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Blaze (68 days), Casino (68 days), Cochise (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Aztec good for?
Black Aztec is grown for fresh eating at milk stage, corn flour, autumn decoration.
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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