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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tom Thumb is a dwarf heirloom popcorn only 3 1/2 feet tall, bearing two small ears of 3 to 4 inches with 18 kernel rows per plant. It can be sown thickly in rows 18 inches apart, or even in containers, so it fits where a full-size popcorn would not. Kernel color is reported as yellow by seed catalogs and as deep red by other sources. The popped kernels are somewhat firmer than the lightest popcorns. It matures late, so allow the ears to dry on the stalk.
Tom Thumb traits
- Dwarf heirloom popcorn, 3 1/2 feet tall
- Two 3 to 4-inch ears per plant with 18 rows
- Can be planted thickly in 18-inch rows
- Popped kernels not as light as some types
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Popping
- Containers and small spaces
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Thumb 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 | — | — |
Tom Thumb FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Tom Thumb?
Tom Thumb is a dwarf heirloom popcorn only 3 1/2 feet tall, bearing two small ears of 3 to 4 inches with 18 kernel rows per plant. It can be sown thickly in rows 18 inches apart, or even in containers, so it fits where a full-size popcorn would not.
How many days to maturity is Tom Thumb?
Tom Thumb 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 Tom Thumb compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Tom Thumb: 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 Tom Thumb good for?
Tom Thumb is grown for popping, containers and small spaces, 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.