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- Days to maturity
- 116 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pod Corn Mix is a late-season ornamental corn in which every kernel on the 7-inch ear sits inside its own shaggy husk, or glume. A few plants produce ears without glumes, but those still show a good range of kernel colors. Plants are very tall at 8 to 10 feet. Grown for floral arrangements and fall decorating; give it the full season to mature.
Pod Corn Mix traits
- Ornamental pod corn with glume-wrapped kernels
- 7-inch ears; some plants lack glumes
- Wide range of kernel colors
- Very tall plants of 8 to 10 feet
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Floral arrangements
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pod Corn Mix this page | 116 days | — | — |
| Hickory King White | 115 days | — | — |
| Smoke Signals | 115 days | — | — |
| Cherokee Pride | 114 days | — | — |
| Robust 128YH | 112 days | — | — |
| Shaman's Blue | 112 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
Pod Corn Mix FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Pod Corn Mix?
Pod Corn Mix is a late-season ornamental corn in which every kernel on the 7-inch ear sits inside its own shaggy husk, or glume. A few plants produce ears without glumes, but those still show a good range of kernel colors.
How many days to maturity is Pod Corn Mix?
Pod Corn Mix is listed at 116 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 Pod Corn Mix compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Pod Corn Mix: 116 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Hickory King White (115 days), Smoke Signals (115 days), Cherokee Pride (114 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pod Corn Mix good for?
Pod Corn Mix is grown for floral arrangements, autumn decoration.
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.