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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bonus is an open-pollinated yellow su corn from Novartis grown as a baby corn: the 5-foot plants carry up to four small ears of 2 to 4 inches, the kind used whole in Asian stir-fries. The breeder lists it at 83 days, with resistance to common rust (Rp1d) and maize dwarf mosaic virus, and notes adaptation to the Midwest. Harvest the ears just as silks emerge, before kernels develop.
Bonus traits
- Open-pollinated yellow su baby corn from Novartis
- Up to 4 ears of 2 to 4 inches per plant
- Resistant to common rust (Rp1d) and MDMV
- Plants about 5 feet
- Listed at 83 days
Good for
- Baby corn for stir-fries
- Pickling
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Golden Cross Bantam | 85 days | — | — |
| Illini Xtra-Sweet | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
| Painted Mountain | 85 days | — | — |
Bonus FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Bonus?
Bonus is an open-pollinated yellow su corn from Novartis grown as a baby corn: the 5-foot plants carry up to four small ears of 2 to 4 inches, the kind used whole in Asian stir-fries. The breeder lists it at 83 days, with resistance to common rust (Rp1d) and maize dwarf mosaic virus, and notes adaptation to the Midwest.
How many days to maturity is Bonus?
Bonus is listed at 85 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 Bonus compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Bonus: 85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days), Golden Cross Bantam (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bonus good for?
Bonus is grown for baby corn for stir-fries, pickling.
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.