Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 112 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Shaman's Blue is a late-season popcorn and ornamental corn on 7-foot plants. Ears are 8 to 9 inches with pale purplish-blue kernels, and the husks dry to white, making a soft contrast for displays. Dry fully before shelling for popping.
Shaman's Blue traits
- Popcorn and ornamental corn
- Ears 8 to 9 inches with pale purplish-blue kernels
- Husks dry white
- Plants about 7 feet, late season
Good for
- Popping
- Autumn decoration
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaman's Blue this page | 112 days | — | — |
| Robust 128YH | 112 days | — | — |
| Black Amber | 110 days | — | — |
| Bloody Butcher | 110 days | — | — |
| Cherokee Pride | 114 days | — | — |
| Feather Mixed | 110 days | — | — |
| Indian Fingers | 110 days | — | — |
Shaman's Blue FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Shaman's Blue?
Shaman's Blue is a late-season popcorn and ornamental corn on 7-foot plants. Ears are 8 to 9 inches with pale purplish-blue kernels, and the husks dry to white, making a soft contrast for displays.
How many days to maturity is Shaman's Blue?
Shaman's Blue 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 Shaman's Blue compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Shaman's Blue: 112 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Robust 128YH (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 Shaman's Blue good for?
Shaman's Blue 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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