Corn

Corn growing guide

About Corn

Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.

31 varietiesZones 2–1116 easy · 11 moderate

All Corn Varieties

By Zone
Ambrosia corn variety

Ambrosia

75-80 days · Moderate

Exceptionally sweet and crisp with intense corn flavor

Ashworth corn variety

Ashworth

60-70 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with good corn flavor despite early harvest

Avalon corn variety

Avalon

75-78 days · Moderate

Exceptionally sweet and crispy, very tender with intense corn flavor

Bodacious corn variety

Bodacious

75-80 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with classic corn flavor, maintains quality in heat

Butter and Sugar corn variety

Butter and Sugar

78-82 days · Easy

Very sweet with tender, juicy kernels and mild corn flavor

Country Gentleman corn variety

Country Gentleman

90-100 days · Moderate

Sweet, tender, and creamy with traditional corn flavor and fine texture

Early Sunglow corn variety

Early Sunglow

62-65 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with classic corn flavor

Glass Gem corn variety

Glass Gem

120 days · Easy to Moderate

Not eaten fresh - meant for grinding into cornmeal or ornamental use

Golden Bantam corn variety

Golden Bantam

75-85 days · Easy

Rich, intensely sweet with classic corn flavor and tender texture

Honey 'N Pearl corn variety

Honey 'N Pearl

79-84 days · Easy

Super sweet and tender with excellent eating quality

Honey and Cream corn variety

Honey and Cream

78-82 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with a classic corn flavor, very juicy

Honey Select corn variety

Honey Select

79-82 days · Easy to Moderate

Exceptionally sweet with honey-like flavor, crisp and juicy texture

How Sweet It Is corn variety

How Sweet It Is

87-92 days · Moderate

Exceptionally sweet and tender, maintains sweetness longer than standard varieties

Illini Xtra Sweet corn variety

Illini Xtra Sweet

85-90 days · Moderate

Extremely sweet with intense corn flavor and exceptional tenderness

Incredible corn variety

Incredible

85-90 days · Easy

Extremely sweet and tender with crisp texture and intense corn flavor

Jubilee corn variety

Jubilee

85-90 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with rich, full corn flavor

Kandy Korn corn variety

Kandy Korn

84-89 days · Easy

Exceptionally sweet with candy-like flavor and tender, juicy kernels

Luscious corn variety

Luscious

75-80 days · Moderate

Exceptionally sweet and tender with a clean, refined corn flavor

Mirai corn variety

Mirai

82-85 days · Moderate

Ultra-sweet and creamy with incredible tenderness and extended eating quality

Painted Mountain corn variety

Painted Mountain

90-100 days · Easy

Nutty, earthy flavor when ground into flour or meal

Peaches and Cream corn variety

Peaches and Cream

75-83 days · Easy to moderate

Exceptionally sweet and tender with a creamy texture and mild corn flavor

Reid's Yellow Dent corn variety

Reid's Yellow Dent

110-120 days · Easy

Not for fresh eating - starchy field corn best used for grinding into meal or animal feed

Ruby Queen corn variety

Ruby Queen

100-110 days · Easy

Nutty, corn flavor when ground; sweet when harvested young and fresh

Silver and Gold corn variety

Silver and Gold

78-82 days · Easy

Sweet and tender with excellent sugar content and crisp texture

Silver Choice corn variety

Silver Choice

75-80 days · Easy to moderate

Very sweet with exceptional tenderness, clean corn flavor without starchiness

Silver King corn variety

Silver King

85-90 days · Easy

Sweet, tender, and milky with classic corn flavor

Silver Queen corn variety

Silver Queen

92-94 days · Easy

Exceptionally sweet with rich, creamy corn flavor and tender texture

Stowell's Evergreen corn variety

Stowell's Evergreen

95-100 days · Moderate

Sweet and tender with excellent flavor that holds quality longer than most varieties

Sugar Dots corn variety

Sugar Dots

78-85 days · Moderate

Sweet and tender with subtle berry notes from purple kernels, excellent fresh eating quality

Sugar Enhanced (SE) Butter and Sugar corn variety

Sugar Enhanced (SE) Butter and Sugar

75-80 days · Moderate

Sweet and creamy with balanced corn flavor, tender texture

Trinity corn variety

Trinity

75-80 days · Moderate

Very sweet and tender with excellent fresh eating quality

Find the Best Corn for Your Zone

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