Sweet corn varieties

Continuation. The beginning is in the article Great maize, or just corn.

The history of human cultivation of corn goes back millennia. But breeding work with this culture today is very fruitful in many countries of the world. Breeders strive to develop new varieties with increased resistance of this plant to adverse climatic conditions and protection from diseases and pests.

In several countries of the world, scientists-breeders have been painstakingly working on the development of new varieties of corn with a high protein content for more than one year. In the USA, for example, a new, very promising variety has been actively cultivated for several years, in which the content of amino acids essential for humans is half that of existing varieties.

These maize varieties will help create new meals based on cornmeal in the future, improve nutritional balance with better ratios of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and contribute to solving the problem of food shortages in poor countries and in the event of global planetary disasters.

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Popular varieties of sweet corn

Among the variety of sweet corn varieties that exist today, bred by breeders, you can easily choose the most suitable for you in color, shape, ripening time and care characteristics.

• White cloud - mid-season variety of popcorn type. The variety is valuable for its good ripeness and amazing taste. An ear of slightly conical shape, up to 22 cm long, weighing 160 g. The variety is able to surprise with the taste of canned corn lovers and popcorn gourmets. The dried ears are used to decorate the home. 
• Boston F1 - a high-yielding hybrid of corn, refers to mid-season plants. The period of maturity begins on the 73rd day. The sweet taste of the beans is suitable for canning and home cooking. Plant height - 150 cm. Ear length - 19 cm, weight 210 g. Grains are yellow, sugary, yellow. The variety is resistant to diseases, lodging.
• Vega F1 - mid-season variety, the ripening of the grains on the cob begins after 75 days. The stem of the plant extends up to 2 meters. The plant is stress-resistant, thanks to its strong root system, strong stem and wide leaves. The length of the ears is 24 cm. The harvested crop is stored for a long time.

• Dobrynya F1 - this hybrid is characterized by early ripening and very sweet taste. The first crop is ready for harvesting 70 days after seed germination. A medium-sized plant reaches a height of up to 170 cm. The length of the cob is 25 cm. The plant adapts well to any soil, is characterized by resistance to wilting and disease, especially to rust, mosaic, and smut. Therefore, among vegetable growers, she took one of the first places. Harvesting for fresh consumption, conservation and freezing is carried out in the phase of milk ripeness. For the processing of grain into cereals, flour, starch, heads of cabbage are harvested after yellowing and drying of the ears.
• Dora F1 - has excellent taste and ease of maintenance. It belongs to early maturing varieties, the ripening period begins on the 65th day from the moment the first shoots appear. The plant is powerful, 170 cm high. The length of the ears is 22 cm. The grains are golden yellow. The harvested crop retains sweetness and juiciness for a long time, there is no starchy aftertaste. The variety is resistant to diseases, especially helminthosporiosis.

• Golden Batam - medium early variety, mature ears can be harvested after 75 days. Plant up to 170 cm high. Ear length - 19 cm, weight - 200 g. Grains are sweet, yellow in color. The advantages of the variety are stable yield, high sugar content. Harvesting is carried out in the phase of milk maturity. 
• Golden ear - refers to mid-season varieties, from the appearance of the first shoots to ripening, 92 days pass. The plant grows to a height of 170 cm. The length of the ears is 19 cm, weight is 280 g. The grains are large, yellow in color.The culture is resistant to lodging, diseases typical of grain vegetables. Demanding to loosening the soil, proper watering, timely weeding and top dressing. 
• Caramello F1 - this super early and sweet corn will delight you with its ripe harvest after 60 days. The plant reaches a height of 140 cm. The length of the ears is 21 cm, the weight is 250 g. The leaves of the culture are much wider, which allows faster accumulation of sugar and the formation of two full-fledged ears. The variety is resistant to lodging. The powerful root system of the plant allows it to withstand high air temperatures. Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation.

• Gourmet Belogoria - a relatively early variety of sweet corn, the harvest ripens on the 82nd day. The variety is unpretentious, quickly adapts to any weather conditions. Great for growing in garden plots. The height of the plant is 150 cm. The length of the cobs of a slightly conical shape is 20 cm, their weight is 150 g. The grains are large, golden yellow in color, juicy and sweet in taste. The variety is distinguished by early formation of the crop, resistance to characteristic diseases and excellent taste. Suitable for long-term storage. Ideal for fresh and boiled consumption, as well as for canning. 
• Ice Nectar - a variety of late ripening. From the moment of emergence of seedlings to the formation of mature grains, it takes 130-140 days. The plant stretches up to 180 cm. The length of the ears can reach 25 cm. The grains are large and juicy, of an unusual white-cream color, juicy and very sugary. The ice hectare is one of the sweetest varieties and hybrids that exist today. It can even be consumed raw. The hybrid is the leader in yield.
• Legend F1 - This corn hybrid is one of the most popular among vegetable growers. The variety is distinguished by the early ripening of the crop - only 72 days. The height of the stem is 170 cm. The length of the ears is 18 cm. The grains are golden yellow in color, juicy and sweet in taste. The variety rarely gets sick, especially good immunity against head and stem rust, bacterial rot.
• Landmark F1 - a very sweet variety of corn, characterized by early ripening - 73 days. Plant height - 200 cm. More than two cobs 21 cm long with yellow, large grains can form on the stem. Among the main advantages is a high resistance to diseases, especially helminthosporiosis and smut. The harvested crop is stored for a long time, retaining all the useful properties and taste.
• Megaton F1 - a high-yielding hybrid of sweet corn, characterized by an average late entry into the stage of maturity after 85 days. Plant height reaches 250 cm. 2-3 ears can form on one stem. The length of the cob can reach 30 cm. The grains are deep yellow in color. The root system is strong, the stem is strong and protects from premature lodging. It tolerates drought well, rarely gets sick and is attacked by pests. The harvested crop is stored for a long time, retaining its juiciness and sweetness.

• Honey - a new early ripening variety of sweet corn. The grain is very juicy and unusually sweet. For fresh and canned use. Plant height - 130-155 cm. The cobs are 14-17 cm long, weighing 180-240 g. The grain skin is thin and delicate, the color of the grain is orange. Possesses good disease resistance.
• Noah F1 is a super sweet corn variety developed by Dutch breeders. The ripening period of the crop is short, only 70 days. The plant is tall, up to 210 cm in height. The length of the cob is 20 cm, weight is 450 g, the grains are large, bright yellow. The harvested crop is suitable for conservation and cooking. The variety is resistant to helminthosporiosis and bacterial rot.
• Early Gourmet 121 - a high-yielding variety of early ripening, a friendly harvest is formed after 70 days. The plant is of medium height, 145-180 cm. A cylindrical ear, 22 cm long, weight 170-250 g. The grains are yellow, juicy, large, with a thin and delicate skin.The plant is characterized by high resistance to diseases, especially to downy mildew. The variety is preferably grown through seedlings.
• Sweet Nugget F1 Is a super sweet corn hybrid. A rich and high-quality harvest is formed in a short time. The growing season lasts only 72 days. The plant grows to a height of 170 cm. On the stem, 2-3 cobs, 23 cm long, are formed. The grains are yellow, of medium size. A distinctive feature is a good resistance to diseases, various viruses and decay. The ears harvested in the milk stage are stored for a long time, retaining their firmness and excellent taste.

• Spirit F1 - a high-yielding hybrid of corn, refers to mid-season plants. The period of maturity begins on the 65th day. Plant height - 190-210 cm, ear length - 19-22 cm, weight - 200 g. The color of the grains is golden yellow. Suitable for canning, can also be eaten fresh. The variety has good disease resistance, especially helminthosporiosis, as well as lodging. The sugar content in grains is more than 12%, practically does not contain starch. 
• Stanichnik - mid-season, high-yielding variety of Altai selection. From germination to the first harvest 93-114 days. The variety is tall. The cobs are large, weighing up to 300 g, the cob size is 15 cm. The grain is elongated, suitable for canning. The taste is excellent. 
• Super Sundance F1 - a high-yielding hybrid of sugar corn. It belongs to early maturing varieties, from the moment of emergence to the onset of maturity 65-70 days. The plant is undersized, reaches a height of no more than 150 cm. The length of the cob is 19 cm, weight is 200 g. Corn grains are bright yellow, with a delicate skin. Suitable for canning, boiling or fresh consumption. The most sweet and juicy taste at the stage of milky-waxy ripeness. It tolerates drought well, but is picky about lighting. The variety is resistant to many diseases, including dwarf mosaic. Care requires the establishment of the correct irrigation regime and timely fertilization. Seedlings are sensitive to frost.

• Trophy F1 - belongs to the group of early ripening varieties, before the onset of maturity stage 75 days. Stem height - 20 cm, ear length - 21 cm, weight - 250 g. Grains are yellow-orange, large and juicy with a thin shell. Suitable for canning, boiling or freezing. The variety is characterized by resistance to diseases, lodging and drought. Seedlings are sensitive to cold weather. During cultivation, you need to monitor watering and fertilization.
• Morning Song F1 - a hybrid early ripening variety that is attractive to gardeners with large ears. This variety is characterized by early crop formation and consistently high rates from year to year. The ears are cylindrical in shape. The length of the cob is 17 cm. The grains are sweet and small, arranged in 12-14 rows. On average, the weight of each ear reaches 200 g. 
• Black Pearl F1 - an early ripe corn variety with amazing ears: they combine both yellowish and pink-burgundy large juicy grains. During ripening, they turn purple-red. The plant is resistant to cold weather, drought and many diseases.
• Sheba F1 - a super early variety of sweet corn, the plant enters the stage of maturity after 68 days. Plant height - 180 cm. Ear length - 22 cm, weight - 250 g. Yellow-orange grains can be preserved, frozen or consumed fresh. Differs in resistance to disease, drought, temperature extremes and lodging, high yield. Seedlings must be protected from frost.

Continued - in articles

• Growing of vegetable sugar corn
• Medicinal properties of corn
• Cooking corn