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- Days to maturity
- 106 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Wampum is a miniature ornamental corn bred by J. R. Baggett at the Oregon State Agricultural Experiment Station and released in 1992. The small ears, 4 to 5 inches by 1 1/4 inches, show a wide range of colors: white, pink, red, brown, black, blue, and gold. Husks are tan or purple, and plants stay a compact 4 to 5 feet. The breeder notes early maturity, though seed catalogs list it as late. The little ears are ideal for wreaths and table decorations.
Wampum traits
- Miniature ornamental corn, Oregon State 1992
- Ears 4 to 5 by 1 1/4 inches with multicolored kernels
- Tan or purple husks
- Compact plants of 4 to 5 feet
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Wreaths and crafts
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wampum this page | 106 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Broom Corn Mix | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Indian Ornamental | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Oaxacan Green | 105 days | — | — |
| Seneca Indian | 105 days | — | — |
| Squaw | 105 days | — | — |
Wampum FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Wampum?
Wampum is a miniature ornamental corn bred by J. R.
How many days to maturity is Wampum?
Wampum is listed at 106 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 Wampum compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Wampum: 106 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Robust 21-82W (106 days), Broom Corn Mix (105–120 days), Indian Ornamental (105–110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Wampum good for?
Wampum is grown for autumn decoration, wreaths and 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.