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- Days to maturity
- 85–110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Robust Yellow is an open-pollinated popcorn, late to mature, with big yellow kernels. Plants can set a second ear and the variety performs well when conditions are less than ideal. Dry the ears on the stalk, cure indoors, then shell and store in a sealed jar until the kernels reach popping moisture.
Robust Yellow traits
- Open-pollinated yellow popcorn
- Large kernels
- Often sets two ears per plant
- Copes with adverse conditions
Good for
- Popping
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robust Yellow this page | 85–110 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 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 | — | — |
Robust Yellow FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Robust Yellow?
Robust Yellow is an open-pollinated popcorn, late to mature, with big yellow kernels. Plants can set a second ear and the variety performs well when conditions are less than ideal.
How many days to maturity is Robust Yellow?
Robust Yellow is listed at 85–110 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 Robust Yellow compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Robust Yellow: 85–110 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 days), Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Robust Yellow good for?
Robust Yellow is grown for popping, seed saving.
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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