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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ruby Red is a late-season popcorn that doubles as an ornamental. The 7 to 8-inch ears carry red kernels, and the husks take on an orange tint as they dry. Leave the ears on the stalk until fully dry, then use for display or shell and cure for popping.
Ruby Red traits
- Popcorn and ornamental corn with red kernels
- Ears 7 to 8 inches
- Husks dry to an orange tint
- Late-season maturity
Good for
- Popping
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Red this page | 110 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 110 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Rainbow | 110 days | — | — |
| Kalidia | 110 days | — | — |
Ruby Red FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Ruby Red?
Ruby Red is a late-season popcorn that doubles as an ornamental. The 7 to 8-inch ears carry red kernels, and the husks take on an orange tint as they dry.
How many days to maturity is Ruby Red?
Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Ruby Red: 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 Ruby Red good for?
Ruby Red is grown for popping, 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)
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