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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Scarlet is an ornamental se sweet corn bred by Todd Cutting for Seminis (Asgrow brand) and released in 1999, with a red pericarp that gives the 7-inch ears bright red kernels. The husks are tinted red as well and cover the ear well. It matures mid to late season and has some disease resistance. The kernels turn brown when boiled, so it is grown mostly for show, though it is edible.
Sweet Scarlet traits
- Ornamental se corn with bright red kernels
- 7-inch ears with red-tinted husks
- Mid- to late-season maturity
- Kernels turn brown when cooked
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Novelty fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Scarlet this page | 85 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 | — | — |
Sweet Scarlet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sweet Scarlet?
Sweet Scarlet is an ornamental se sweet corn bred by Todd Cutting for Seminis (Asgrow brand) and released in 1999, with a red pericarp that gives the 7-inch ears bright red kernels. The husks are tinted red as well and cover the ear well.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Scarlet?
Sweet Scarlet 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 Sweet Scarlet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sweet Scarlet: 85 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 Sweet Scarlet good for?
Sweet Scarlet is grown for autumn decoration, novelty 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.