Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Potawatomi is a mid-season yellow se+ hybrid on plants of about 6 1/2 feet, bearing 8-inch ears. The se+ genetics give especially tender, sweet kernels without the strict isolation demands of sh2 corn. Sow in blocks once the soil has warmed.
Potawatomi traits
- Yellow se+ hybrid, mid-season
- Ears about 8 inches
- Plants about 6 1/2 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potawatomi this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Potawatomi FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Potawatomi?
Potawatomi is a mid-season yellow se+ hybrid on plants of about 6 1/2 feet, bearing 8-inch ears. The se+ genetics give especially tender, sweet kernels without the strict isolation demands of sh2 corn.
How many days to maturity is Potawatomi?
Potawatomi is listed at 79 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 Potawatomi compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Potawatomi: 79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Buckeye (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Potawatomi good for?
Potawatomi is grown for fresh eating.
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.