Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 92 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Robust White is a late-season hull-less white popcorn with 7-inch ears on 6-foot plants. Hull-less types leave fewer of the tough flakes that get stuck in teeth, which makes this a pleasant popper. Let ears dry fully before shelling.
Robust White traits
- White hull-less popcorn
- Ears about 7 inches
- Plants about 6 feet, late season
Good for
- Popping
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robust White this page | 92 days | — | — |
| Fiesta | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Golden Queen | 92 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
| Silver Queen | 91–96 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
Robust White FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Robust White?
Robust White is a late-season hull-less white popcorn with 7-inch ears on 6-foot plants. Hull-less types leave fewer of the tough flakes that get stuck in teeth, which makes this a pleasant popper.
How many days to maturity is Robust White?
Robust White is listed at 92 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 White compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Robust White: 92 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Fiesta (92–100 days), Golden Queen (92 days), Mandan Bride (92–98 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Robust White good for?
Robust White is grown for popping.
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.