Top Sweet Corn Varieties Growers Should Consider for Their Portfolio (2024)

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Epiphany (Crookham Company | Gowan Seed Company)

‘Epiphany’ is a hybrid bicolor (sh2), improved ‘Nirvana’ with an elevated disease package. The larger barrel and higher ear placement make for ease of harvest. It has the same unique, great flavor and texture that have people saying "Wow!” Matures in 74 to 75 days.

Disease package: HR: Et, MDMV, Ps (RpGFJ)

https://www.crookham.com/products/us

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Globetrotter (Crookham Company)

‘Globetrotter’ is a widely adapted bicolor augmented (sh2). It has high-yield potential and is known for its shipping capabilities. This variety features a strong disease package along with a sturdy, clean plant. The ears are attractive and flavorful with straight rowing and good tip fill. Matures in 77 to 78 days.

Disease package: HR: CR, MDMV, NCLB

https://www.crookham.com/products/us/globetrotter

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Golden Halo (Crookham Company)

‘Golden Halo’ is the newest addition to the Nirvana series and has the new (sh2i) seed. This variety features the same great eating quality as the ‘Nirvana’ bicolor, but now in yellow! It has an improved husk package and higher ear placement. Matures in 75 days.

Disease package: HR: CR, MDMV, IR: NCLB

https://www.crookham.com/products/us/golden-halo-sh2i

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Liberty (IFSI, SEEDWAY, LLC)

‘Liberty’ produces an ideal ear size for shipping. It has an easy snap, strong tip fill, and sturdy plant. Matures in 79 days.

https://www.seedway.com/product/liberty-sweet-corn-cruiser-treated/

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Nirvana (Crookham Company | Clifton Seed Company)

‘Nirvana’ is high-yielding, bicolor sweet corn with uniform, full-tipped ears that have good kernel contrast and rowing. It has vigor and emergence with the highest quality taste and texture. Its sweetness and bite are truly unique. Matures in 74 days.

Crookham.com; CliftonSeed.com

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Octane F1 (Seneca Vegetable Research | Harris Seeds | Rupp Seeds)

A newer, outstanding quality, bicolor supersweet corn, ‘Octane’ will hold on the plant for an extended period of time. The average ear length is 8-inches, with 16 to 18 rows of extremely tender, glossy kernels and high sugars. Matures in 78 days.

• https://www.harrisseeds.com/products/13067-sweet-corn-octane-f1?variant=39370420453448
• https://www.ruppseeds.com/vegetables/products/corn/sweet-corn/bi-color/octane

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Playa (Syngenta Vegetable Seeds)

‘Playa’ is a yellow supersweet corn that offers an outstanding eating experience. It has a delectable flavor profile and tenderness. This variety boasts on average a large, 8-inch ear and an attractive tip fill. Matures on average in 78 days.

Disease package:
HR: Ps (Rp1-d), Ps (Rp1-g), IR: MDMV A

SyngentaVegetables.com/EN-US

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Redemption XR (IFSI | Gowan Seed Company)

A robust plant type with exceptional husk protection, ‘Redemption XR’ is a one-of-a-kind variety that can be planted in all seasons, soils, and regions. An ideal hybrid bicolor supersweet (sh2) for fresh and shipping markets during full season. A Gowan Exclusive! Matures in 80 days.

Disease package: HR: Ps (RpG), IR: Et

https://ifsi.com/product/sweet-corn/redemption-xr/

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Revision (Syngenta Vegetable Seeds | Seedway)

‘Revision’ sweet corn has ‘Attribute II’ trait stacks and bi-color kernel. This triplesweet sweet corn features an appealing husk package and high- quality eating experience. Bred with Vip3A for protection against harmful lepidopteran pests, this variety is highly effective against Western bean cutworm and produces a protein that increases tolerance to glufosinate and glyphosate herbicides. Matures on average in 80 days.

Disease package: IR: Ps (Rp1-d)

https://www.seedway.com/product/revision-sweet-corn-attribute-ii-cruiser-treated/

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Seminole Sweet XR (IFSI | Stokes Seeds Inc.)

‘Seminole Sweet XR’ is a bicolor supersweet (sh2). It makes for a high-quality shipper that combines high yields with superior flavor. The dark-green husk provides good protection for a clean, strong plant and excellent kernel flavor. Matures in 80 days. Exclusive!

Disease package: HR: Ps (RpG), IR: Et

https://us.stokeseeds.com/corn-0040188t.html

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Signature XR (IFSI | Harris Seeds)

‘Signature XR F1’ offers superior eating quality and top agronomic performance. You can expect excellent tenderness and sweetness (paired with an attractive, dark-green husk) from this bicolor supersweet. A favorite from our trials and a sure hit with consumers. Matures in 72 days.

Disease package: Ps (Rp1-GDJ)

https://www.harrisseeds.com/products/12858-sweet-corn-signature-xr-f1?variant=31466299850824

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Skyray (Vegetables by Bayer, Seminis)

‘Skyray’ is a mid-to-late season (bicolor supersweet) sweet corn for fresh market. It offers a medium-to-large ear with excellent tenderness and eating quality for local markets in the Northeast U.S. and Canada. Matures in 80 days.

Disease package: HR: Ps (Rp1-GDJ), IR: Et: (1) Pst

https://www.vegetables.bayer.com/us/en-us/products/sweet-corn/details.html/sweet-corn_skyray_usa_seminis_fresh_market_open_field_fresh_market_northeast.html

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Solstice (Johnny's Selected Seeds)

Our highest-quality, first early, supersweet bicolor is now available with Organic 1r seed treatment! Organic 1r has been demonstrated to significantly improve germination, seedling vigor, and stand establishment in the cool soil conditions (often encountered by the earliest-sown varieties). This naturally derived treatment is OMRI approved and NOP (National Organic Program) compliant for use on USDA-certified organic farms. It’s an excellent alternative to chemical fungicides for conventional growers looking to rotate crop protection products. Matures in 68 days.

Disease package: IR: NCLB

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/corn/sweet-corn/solstice-1r-f1-corn-seed-4355R.html

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Tigershark II (Vegetables by Bayer, Seminis)

‘Tiger Shark II’ (pre-commercial name designation SVSA9495) is a mid-season bicolor hybrid with Roundup Ready2 Technology and Bt Performance Series (PSSC) traits. ‘Tigershark II’ has shown to present an attractive long ear with very refined kernels and excellent eating quality. It has a dark-green husk and flags with long tip cover. Early harvest capability for good quality sweet corn (even under high disease, pest, and weed pressure conditions). Potential to spray with Roundup brand agricultural herbicides for more effective weed management (see herbicide label). Matures in 74 days.

Disease package: HR: Ps (Rp1-GDJ)

https://www.vegetables.bayer.com/us/en-us/products/sweet-corn/details.html/sweet-corn_tigershark_ii_usa_seminis_all_open_field_fresh_market_northeast.html

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Venture MXR (IFSI | Stokes Seeds Inc.)

‘Venture MXR’ is an excellent, early season bicolor supersweet (sh2) with great roadside stand potential, strong seedling vigor, and plant strength. Good disease resistance package. Matures in 72 days.

Disease package: IR: Ps, MDMV, Et

https://us.stokeseeds.com/hybridsweetcorn-venturemxr-0040229t.html

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Xanadu (Crookham Company | Rupp Seeds)

‘Xanadu’, part of the ‘Nirvana series’, incorporates a stronger plant and higher ear placement. It has an improved disease resistance while maintaining exceptional eating quality and consumer appeal. Matures in 74 days.

Disease package: NCLB

Crookham.com, RuppSeeds.com