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- Days to maturity
- 114 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cherokee Pride is a decorative flint corn whose 8 to 10-inch ears mix striped and solid-colored kernels. Husks are mostly white, with the occasional purple one, on plants that tower 9 to 9 1/2 feet. It needs a long season; dry the ears on the stalk for fall displays.
Cherokee Pride traits
- Ornamental flint corn
- Ears 8 to 10 inches with striped and solid kernels
- Mostly white husks, some purple
- Very tall plants of 9 to 9 1/2 feet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Pride this page | 114 days | — | — |
| Hickory King White | 115 days | — | — |
| Smoke Signals | 115 days | — | — |
| Pod Corn Mix | 116 days | — | — |
| Robust 128YH | 112 days | — | — |
| Shaman's Blue | 112 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
Cherokee Pride FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Cherokee Pride?
Cherokee Pride is a decorative flint corn whose 8 to 10-inch ears mix striped and solid-colored kernels. Husks are mostly white, with the occasional purple one, on plants that tower 9 to 9 1/2 feet.
How many days to maturity is Cherokee Pride?
Cherokee Pride is listed at 114 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 Cherokee Pride compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Cherokee Pride: 114 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Hickory King White (115 days), Smoke Signals (115 days), Pod Corn Mix (116 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cherokee Pride good for?
Cherokee Pride 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.