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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Squaw is a heirloom ornamental flint corn whose large ears carry kernels in blue, orange, red, and yellow. Beyond decoration, the hard flint kernels can be ground for cornmeal. Dry the ears on the stalk before harvesting.
Squaw traits
- Heirloom ornamental flint corn
- Large ears carrying blue, orange, red and yellow kernels
- Can be ground for cornmeal
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Cornmeal
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw this page | 105 days | — | — |
| Broom Corn Mix | 105–120 days | — | — |
| Indian Ornamental | 105–110 days | — | — |
| Oaxacan Green | 105 days | — | — |
| Seneca Indian | 105 days | — | — |
| Robust 21-82W | 106 days | — | — |
| Wampum | 106 days | — | — |
Squaw FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Squaw?
Squaw is a heirloom ornamental flint corn whose large ears carry kernels in blue, orange, red, and yellow. Beyond decoration, the hard flint kernels can be ground for cornmeal.
How many days to maturity is Squaw?
Squaw is listed at 105 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 Squaw compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Squaw: 105 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Broom Corn Mix (105–120 days), Indian Ornamental (105–110 days), Oaxacan Green (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Squaw good for?
Squaw is grown for autumn decoration, cornmeal.
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.