Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Abenaki Calais is a flint corn grown for cornmeal. Ears are 7 to 9 inches with 8 rows of golden-yellow kernels. Let the ears dry completely on the stalk, cure indoors, and grind as needed.
Abenaki Calais traits
- Flint corn for cornmeal
- Ears 7 to 9 inches with 8 rows
- Golden-yellow kernels
Good for
- Cornmeal
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Calais this page | 88 days | — | — |
| How Sweet It Is | 87 days | — | — |
| Seneca Dancer | 89 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
| Wachichu | 90–105 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
Abenaki Calais FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Abenaki Calais?
Abenaki Calais is a flint corn grown for cornmeal. Ears are 7 to 9 inches with 8 rows of golden-yellow kernels.
How many days to maturity is Abenaki Calais?
Abenaki Calais is listed at 88 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 Abenaki Calais compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Abenaki Calais: 88 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include How Sweet It Is (87 days), Seneca Dancer (89 days), Laser Mix (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Abenaki Calais good for?
Abenaki Calais is grown for cornmeal.
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.