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- Days to maturity
- 92–100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fiesta is a late-season ornamental hybrid of the rainbow flint type, with multicolored kernels on cylindrical ears of 7 to 9 inches. Plants grow to 7 feet, and about half the light green husks are flushed deep purple, adding to the display. Give it the full season and let the ears dry on the stalk before cutting for decoration.
Fiesta traits
- Ornamental rainbow flint hybrid
- Cylindrical 7 to 9-inch ears with multicolored kernels
- Light green husks, half tinted deep purple
- Plants about 7 feet, late season
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Dried arrangements
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta this page | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Golden Queen | 92 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Robust White | 92 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
| Silver Queen | 91–96 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
Fiesta FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Fiesta?
Fiesta is a late-season ornamental hybrid of the rainbow flint type, with multicolored kernels on cylindrical ears of 7 to 9 inches. Plants grow to 7 feet, and about half the light green husks are flushed deep purple, adding to the display.
How many days to maturity is Fiesta?
Fiesta is listed at 92–100 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 Fiesta compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Fiesta: 92–100 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Golden Queen (92 days), Mandan Bride (92–98 days), Robust White (92 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fiesta good for?
Fiesta is grown for autumn decoration, dried arrangements.
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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