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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kalidia is an open-pollinated flint corn, late to mature, whose kernels come in many hues on thick ears of 8 to 10 inches, carried on very tall 9-foot plants. Flint kernels are hard and store well; use the ears for decoration or grind them for meal. Give it a long season and let the ears dry on the stalk.
Kalidia traits
- Open-pollinated flint corn with multi-hued kernels
- Thick ears of 8 to 10 inches
- Very tall plants around 9 feet
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Cornmeal
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalidia this page | 110 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 110 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
| Mini Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
Kalidia FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Kalidia?
Kalidia is an open-pollinated flint corn, late to mature, whose kernels come in many hues on thick ears of 8 to 10 inches, carried on very tall 9-foot plants. Flint kernels are hard and store well; use the ears for decoration or grind them for meal.
How many days to maturity is Kalidia?
Kalidia is listed at 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 Kalidia compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Kalidia: 110 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Black Amber (110 days), Bloody Butcher (110 days), Feather Mixed (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kalidia good for?
Kalidia is grown for autumn decoration, cornmeal, seed saving.
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.