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- Days to maturity
- 105–120 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Broom Corn Mix, also sold as Mixed Colors Broomcorn, is an ornamental broom corn (a sorghum rather than true maize) with seed heads in mixed shades of red, brown, and purple on coarse, gracefully arching brooms. Plants reach 6 to 8 feet and mature late. Cut the heads before the seeds shatter for dried arrangements or traditional broom making.
Broom Corn Mix traits
- Ornamental broom corn (sorghum) in mixed colors
- Red, brown and purple seed heads on curving brooms
- Plants 6 to 8 feet, late season
Good for
- Dried arrangements
- Broom crafts
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broom Corn Mix this page | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Indian Ornamental | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Oaxacan Green | 105 days | — | — |
| Seneca Indian | 105 days | — | — |
| Squaw | 105 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Wampum | 106 days | — | — |
Broom Corn Mix FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Broom Corn Mix?
Broom Corn Mix, also sold as Mixed Colors Broomcorn, is an ornamental broom corn (a sorghum rather than true maize) with seed heads in mixed shades of red, brown, and purple on coarse, gracefully arching brooms. Plants reach 6 to 8 feet and mature late.
How many days to maturity is Broom Corn Mix?
Broom Corn Mix is listed at 105–120 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 Broom Corn Mix compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Broom Corn Mix: 105–120 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Indian Ornamental (105–110 days), Oaxacan Green (105 days), Seneca Indian (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Broom Corn Mix good for?
Broom Corn Mix is grown for dried arrangements, broom crafts.
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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