Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Seneca Indian is a late-season ornamental corn with ears in red, blue, pink, and rich burgundy. The husks and even the stalks vary from green to deep burgundy, so the whole plant is decorative. Tall, sturdy plants typically bear two ears each. Dry the ears on the stalk for autumn displays.
Seneca Indian traits
- Ornamental corn in red, blue, pink and burgundy
- Husks and stalks range from green to burgundy
- Tall, sturdy plants bearing 2 ears
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Indian this page | 105 days | — | — |
| Broom Corn Mix | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Indian Ornamental | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Oaxacan Green | 105 days | — | — |
| Squaw | 105 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Wampum | 106 days | — | — |
Seneca Indian FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Seneca Indian?
Seneca Indian is a late-season ornamental corn with ears in red, blue, pink, and rich burgundy. The husks and even the stalks vary from green to deep burgundy, so the whole plant is decorative.
How many days to maturity is Seneca Indian?
Seneca Indian is listed at 105 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 Seneca Indian compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Seneca Indian: 105 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Broom Corn Mix (105–120 days), Indian Ornamental (105–110 days), Oaxacan Green (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Seneca Indian good for?
Seneca Indian 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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