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- Days to maturity
- 85–95 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Roy's Calais Flint is a heirloom flint corn for cornmeal, adapted to cool conditions and so a good grain corn for northern gardens. Plants of 6 to 8 feet carry ears of 9 to 14 inches in either golden yellow or dark maroon. Dry on the stalk, cure, and grind.
Roy's Calais Flint traits
- Heirloom flint corn for cornmeal
- Golden yellow and dark maroon ears of 9 to 14 inches
- Plants 6 to 8 feet
- Adapted to cool conditions
Good for
- Cornmeal
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy's Calais Flint this page | 85–95 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Golden Cross Bantam | 85 days | — | — |
| Illini Xtra-Sweet | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
Roy's Calais Flint FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Roy's Calais Flint?
Roy's Calais Flint is a heirloom flint corn for cornmeal, adapted to cool conditions and so a good grain corn for northern gardens. Plants of 6 to 8 feet carry ears of 9 to 14 inches in either golden yellow or dark maroon.
How many days to maturity is Roy's Calais Flint?
Roy's Calais Flint is listed at 85–95 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 Roy's Calais Flint compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Roy's Calais Flint: 85–95 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 days), Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Roy's Calais Flint good for?
Roy's Calais Flint is grown for cornmeal, seed saving.
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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