Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Baby Fingers is a mid-season ornamental corn on plants of 5 to 6 feet, bearing tiny ears in many different colors. The tiny ears are ideal for wreaths and table decorations. Dry on the stalk before harvesting.
Baby Fingers traits
- Miniature ornamental corn
- Tiny ears in many different colors
- Plants 5 to 6 feet, mid-season
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Wreaths and crafts
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Fingers this page | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SU) | 70–74 days | — | — |
Baby Fingers FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Baby Fingers?
Baby Fingers is a mid-season ornamental corn on plants of 5 to 6 feet, bearing tiny ears in many different colors. The tiny ears are ideal for wreaths and table decorations.
How many days to maturity is Baby Fingers?
Baby Fingers is listed at 70–85 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 Baby Fingers compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Baby Fingers: 70–85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days), Honey Select (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Baby Fingers good for?
Baby Fingers is grown for autumn decoration, wreaths and crafts.
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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