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Thursday, 24 September 2009 13:49

A sweet corn hybrid with mid-early maturity. The Supersweet (SHY) type. Matures in 78 days from sowing. The plant grows to a height of 200 cm average. Produces ears measuring 20-22 cm in length, with 16-18 straight rows of kernels. Shows intermediate resistance to Stewart's disease, anthracnose, corn rust, Northern corn leaf blight and Southern corn leaf blight. The recommended plant density is 50,000-55,000 pl/ha. Ideally suited to freezing and canning. Mid-season cultivar stands well, early growth. •    Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) •    Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) •    Days to maturity: 78 •    Kernel color: Yellow Go to table of corn varieties