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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hungarian Broom is actually a sorghum (Sorghum bicolor var. technicum) grown to make broom heads. The 5 to 6-foot plants carry broom-like sprays that fill with red seeds at maturity. Cut the sprays before the seed sheds, then dry and bundle.
Hungarian Broom traits
- Broom sorghum, not true maize
- Broom-like sprays filling with red seeds
- Plants 5 to 6 feet
Good for
- Broom making
- Dried arrangements
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Broom this page | 100 days | — | — |
| Anasazi | 100 days | — | — |
| Broom | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Blues | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Pink | 100 days | — | — |
| Cutie Pops | 100 days | — | — |
| Hopi Blue | 100 days | — | — |
Hungarian Broom FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Hungarian Broom?
Hungarian Broom is actually a sorghum (Sorghum bicolor var. technicum) grown to make broom heads.
How many days to maturity is Hungarian Broom?
Hungarian Broom is listed at 100 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 Hungarian Broom compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Hungarian Broom: 100 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Anasazi (100 days), Broom (100 days), Cutie Blues (100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hungarian Broom good for?
Hungarian Broom is grown for broom making, dried arrangements.
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.