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- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Pink is a popcorn maturing late in the season; its 5 to 6-inch ears carry pink to mauve kernels that pop up white. Plants reach about 5 feet. Let the ears dry fully on the stalk, then cure them indoors before shelling; the pastel ears are also pretty enough to display before popping.
Early Pink traits
- Popcorn with pink to mauve kernels
- Ears 5 to 6 inches long
- Plants about 5 feet
- Kernels pop white
Good for
- Popping
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Pink this page | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Golden Cross Bantam | 85 days | — | — |
| Illini Xtra-Sweet | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
| Painted Mountain | 85 days | — | — |
Early Pink FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Early Pink?
Early Pink is a popcorn maturing late in the season; its 5 to 6-inch ears carry pink to mauve kernels that pop up white. Plants reach about 5 feet.
How many days to maturity is Early Pink?
Early Pink is listed at 85–90 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 Early Pink compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Early Pink: 85–90 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 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 Early Pink good for?
Early Pink is grown for popping, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.