Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 112 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Robust 128YH is a yellow popcorn hybrid described as extremely tender, gourmet-grade when popped. Plants are very tall at 8 to 9 feet and produce ears of 7 to 8 inches. It matures late, so give it the full season and let ears dry on the stalk before curing and shelling.
Robust 128YH traits
- Yellow popcorn hybrid, gourmet quality
- Ears 7 to 8 inches
- Very tall plants of 8 to 9 feet
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Popping
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robust 128YH this page | 112 days | — | — |
| Shaman's Blue | 112 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 110 days | — | — |
| Cherokee Pride | 114 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
Robust 128YH FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Robust 128YH?
Robust 128YH is a yellow popcorn hybrid described as extremely tender, gourmet-grade when popped. Plants are very tall at 8 to 9 feet and produce ears of 7 to 8 inches.
How many days to maturity is Robust 128YH?
Robust 128YH is listed at 112 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 Robust 128YH compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Robust 128YH: 112 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Shaman's Blue (112 days), Black Amber (110 days), Bloody Butcher (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Robust 128YH good for?
Robust 128YH is grown for popping.
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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