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- Days to maturity
- 105–110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Indian Ornamental is a late-season decorative corn with glossy kernels in blue, yellow, red, white, and purple on ears of 7 to 10 inches by 2 inches. Around one in five plants also has purple husks. Sow in blocks after frost, allow the full season, and dry the ears on the stalk for autumn displays.
Indian Ornamental traits
- Ornamental corn with glossy multicolored kernels
- Ears 7 to 10 inches long by 2 inches
- About 20 percent purple husks
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Dried arrangements
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ornamental this page | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Broom Corn Mix | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Oaxacan Green | 105 days | — | — |
| Seneca Indian | 105 days | — | — |
| Squaw | 105 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Wampum | 106 days | — | — |
Indian Ornamental FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Indian Ornamental?
Indian Ornamental is a late-season decorative corn with glossy kernels in blue, yellow, red, white, and purple on ears of 7 to 10 inches by 2 inches. Around one in five plants also has purple husks.
How many days to maturity is Indian Ornamental?
Indian Ornamental is listed at 105–110 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 Indian Ornamental compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Indian Ornamental: 105–110 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Broom Corn Mix (105–120 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 Indian Ornamental good for?
Indian Ornamental 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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