Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet & Slim is a mid-season sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid with a novelty twist: the ears are nearly cobless, so almost every bite is yellow kernel. A fun corn for the table and for children.
Sweet & Slim traits
- Mid-season se hybrid
- Nearly cobless ears with yellow kernels
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Novelty growing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet & Slim this page | 74 days | — | — |
| Confection | 74 days | — | — |
| Cuppa Joe | 74 days | — | — |
| Honey & Cream | 74–78 days | — | — |
| Mini Yellow Mirai 003 | 74 days | — | — |
| Mystique | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Silver Princess | 74–75 days | — | — |
Sweet & Slim FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sweet & Slim?
Sweet & Slim is a mid-season sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid with a novelty twist: the ears are nearly cobless, so almost every bite is yellow kernel. A fun corn for the table and for children.
How many days to maturity is Sweet & Slim?
Sweet & Slim is listed at 74 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 Sweet & Slim compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sweet & Slim: 74 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Confection (74 days), Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet & Slim good for?
Sweet & Slim is grown for fresh eating, novelty growing.
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.