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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Amber is not a true corn but an ornamental sorghum grown for broom making. Plants are tall, anywhere from 6 to 12 feet, and mature late. Harvest the seed heads before they shatter.
Black Amber traits
- Ornamental sorghum, not true maize
- Plants 6 to 12 feet tall
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Broom making
- Dried arrangements
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Amber this page | 110 days | — | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 110 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
| Kalidia | 110 days | — | — |
| Mini Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
Black Amber FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Black Amber?
Black Amber is not a true corn but an ornamental sorghum grown for broom making. Plants are tall, anywhere from 6 to 12 feet, and mature late.
How many days to maturity is Black Amber?
Black Amber 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 Black Amber compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Black Amber: 110 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bloody Butcher (110 days), Feather Mixed (110 days), Indian Fingers (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Amber good for?
Black Amber is grown for broom making, 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.