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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mandan Red is a mid- to late-season flour corn on compact plants of 4 to 5 feet, each stalk bearing 2 or 3 ears of about 6 inches. The kernels are pale yellow and very good eaten at the milk stage, then ripen to a deep red for flour. A dual-purpose heirloom that fits smaller gardens.
Mandan Red traits
- Flour corn, mid to late season
- 2 or 3 six-inch ears per stalk
- Pale yellow kernels ripening to deep red
- Compact plants of 4 to 5 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating at milk stage
- Flour
- Seed saving
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan Red this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mexican June | 80–95 days | — | — |
Mandan Red FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Mandan Red?
Mandan Red is a mid- to late-season flour corn on compact plants of 4 to 5 feet, each stalk bearing 2 or 3 ears of about 6 inches. The kernels are pale yellow and very good eaten at the milk stage, then ripen to a deep red for flour.
How many days to maturity is Mandan Red?
Mandan Red is listed at 80–90 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 Mandan Red compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Mandan Red: 80–90 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Delectable (80–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mandan Red good for?
Mandan Red is grown for fresh eating at milk stage, flour, 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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