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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Triple Play is an unusual open-pollinated su sweet corn that ripens mid-season, about 70 days, on plants of 4 to 5 feet. Each plant sets several ears whose kernels start white and yellow and turn partly blue as they mature, giving a three-color effect. It tolerates cool soils. Pick young for fresh eating, or let some ears mature for the full color show.
Triple Play traits
- Open-pollinated tri-colored su sweet corn
- Yellow, white and blue kernels
- Multiple ears on 4 to 5-foot plants
- Tolerates cool soils
- About 70 days to harvest
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Autumn decoration
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Play this page | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
Triple Play FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Triple Play?
Triple Play is an unusual open-pollinated su sweet corn that ripens mid-season, about 70 days, on plants of 4 to 5 feet. Each plant sets several ears whose kernels start white and yellow and turn partly blue as they mature, giving a three-color effect.
How many days to maturity is Triple Play?
Triple Play is listed at 70–80 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 Triple Play compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Triple Play: 70–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Triple Play good for?
Triple Play is grown for fresh eating, autumn decoration, 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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