Key facts
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Overview
Colorow is a yellow se+ hybrid whose 8-inch ears carry 16 rows of yellow kernels. Plants are compact at about 6 1/2 feet or less. The se+ genetics deliver extra-tender, sweet kernels. Plant in blocks once the soil is warm.
Colorow traits
- Yellow se+ hybrid
- 8-inch ears with 16 rows
- Extra-tender sugar-enhanced kernels
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorow this page | — | — | — |
| Abenaki Calais | 88 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Aladdin | 63 days | — | — |
| Ambrosia | 75 days | — | — |
| Anasazi | 100 days | — | — |
Colorow FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Colorow?
Colorow is a yellow se+ hybrid whose 8-inch ears carry 16 rows of yellow kernels. Plants are compact at about 6 1/2 feet or less.
How does Colorow compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenaki Calais (88 days), Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Accord (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Colorow good for?
Colorow 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)
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