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- Days to maturity
- 85–110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Broom is a late-season broom corn (a sorghum) whose seed heads come in a range of red shades. Cut the sprays for fresh or dried arrangements, seasonal decorations, or broom making.
Red Broom traits
- Broom corn (sorghum) in red shades
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh and dried arrangements
- Broom making
- Decorations
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Broom this page | 85–110 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 | — | — |
Red Broom FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Red Broom?
Red Broom is a late-season broom corn (a sorghum) whose seed heads come in a range of red shades. Cut the sprays for fresh or dried arrangements, seasonal decorations, or broom making.
How many days to maturity is Red Broom?
Red Broom is listed at 85–110 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 Red Broom compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Red Broom: 85–110 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 Red Broom good for?
Red Broom is grown for fresh and dried arrangements, broom making, decorations.
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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