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Table of corn varieties PDF Print E-mail
Written by Moderator   
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 11:56

Variety

Country

Creation/Origin

Color

Harvest, days

Description


Ambrosia

USA, Canada

Originated from USA South

bicolor

75

A new bi-color variety developed for home garden, fresh market, roadside stand, and shipping. Ambrosia is a homozygous sugary enhancer with superb eating quality. Ambrosia is the bi-color counterpart to Bodacious.

Applause

Canada, USA

Originated from USA

yellow

71

Best mid season yellow corn. Applause is a synergistic version of the very widely used Bodacious.

Argent

Canada, USA

Originated from Canada

yellow

86

It is unsurpassed in eating quality. Argent is a white sweet corn with superb sweet, creamy flavor and excellent cultivation traits. Argent sweet corn adapts well to cool soils and has a high tolerance ot Stewart's Wilt and Northern Corn Leaf Blight.

Ashworth

USA

Bred by Fred Ashworth

yellow

69

Derived from Ashworth's original varieties, this corn germinates well in cool soil, has short stalks with 6-7" yellow ears with good flavor

Avalon

USA, Canda

White version of Providence. Originated from USA

white

82

Flawless, ivory kernels are packed in 16 rows on hefty, 8 inch ears. Add its exceptional, Triplesweet holding capacity and you have a truly peerless white corn.

Black Aztec

USA

Introduced in 1864 by John Gregory

deep blue, black

70-95

Vigorous growth; sweet and juicy 8in. ears are white in the milk stage and dry to a deep blue-black. Stalks to 8ft.

Bloody Butcher

USA

Originated from West Virginia, USA, 1845

striped red or dark red on pink to red

120

Bloody Butcher is an old dent-type corn has been grown in the United States since at least 1845. The stalks reach ten to twelve feet tall with two to six ears of corn per stalk.

Blue hopi

USA

An heirloom flint corn used as a traditional staple of the Hopi Indians in northern Arizona.

blue

75-110

Typically used to make blue colored corn meal and also as a decoration.  The plants are bushy five to eight feet in height with eight to ten inch ears of smooth blue kernels

Bodacious

Canada, USA

Originated from USA

yellow

75

Packed large, juicy golden kernels---18 full rows on every 8-inch ear. Bodacious Hybrid Sweet Corn has sweet, flavorful and exceptionally tender

Bon appetit

Canada, USA, France

Probably originated from France to Canada then to USA

bicolor

70

Bon Appetit is a top rated corn! Exceptional flavor

Boone County White

USA, Canada

Originated by Mr. James Riley of Boone County, Indiana

white

115

It was once one of the most popular white corn varieties grown in the corn belt. A heavy producer with huge ears, it was always winning prizes at corn shows.

Boreal

Northern USA, Canada

Originated from Canada

white

78

Boreal features an impressive disease package and excellent tip fill. White supersweet hybrid

Brighton

USA

n/a

white

87

Brighton retains the supersweet shelf life and sweetness, but has far superior emergence even in cool soil conditions due to the TruStart™ trait.

Broom Corn - Mixed Colors (Sorghum bicolor)

USA

Originated from USA

Mix can include colors of gold, red-bronze, brown, black, burgundy, white/cream, and natural.

100-110

Traditionally used for making brooms, great for hearth brooms and dried arrangements. Large, splayed seed heads form at the top of tall, corn-like stalks. Important historical variety.

Butter and Sugar

USA, Canada

USA

bicolor

75

Plant produces good yields of delicious 8" long bi-colored corn. Kernels are golden yellow and creamy white. Retains flavor

Carousel Ornamental

USA, Canada, Mexica

Originated from USA

multicolor

104

Carousel Ornamental popcorn is the small decorative corn with 4-5" long ears. Its varied colors make it a great corn for fall decorating

Challenger

USA

n/a

yellow

78

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.

Colonial

USA, Canada

Originated from Northern States

bicolor

71-75

Colonial is a mid-early bicolor with superior eating quality and delectable flavor.

Country Gentleman

USA

Introduced in 1890 by Frank C. Woodruff

creamy white

90-96

A very old sweet corn variety.  Ears reach about seven inches with irregular rows of white, sweet, shoe peg-shaped kernels.

Double Gem

USA

Originated from Northwest Missouri

bicolor

78

'Double Gem' is generally mature within 78 days. This is an SE/se hybrid (sugar enhanced). A bicolor corn with 9 inch ears with 16 to 18 rows of tender kernels.

Double Standard

USA, Canada

Based on a nice yellow corn called Burnell that was grown in Maine in the early 1900’s and an early white heirloom from New York’s St. Lawrence Valley.

bicolor

80

This beautiful full-season bicolor corn produces 7.5" ears with 16—20 rows of kernels per ear. Some ears with yellow kernels only. Northern gardeners, rejoice! This Certified Organic bicolor sweet corn doesn't mind germinating in cool soils, and it finishes more quickly than most others, making it the perfect choice for short-summer climates.

Earlivee

USA, Canada

Developed in Canada

yellow

60

Earlivee's sweet kernels are a deep buttery yellow and are on well-filled 6-7 inch ears. These shorter 5 foot plants need ample levels of nutrition to develop rapidly. Earlivee will get your taste buds primed for the later but sweeter varieties that follow.

Early Sunglow

USA

n/a

yellow

63

Top-notch hybrid home garden variety. Research reports have rated this as one of the best varieties of sweet corn. Sweetness, flavor and tenderness is excellent. Excellent for eating fresh, canning or freezing.

Early Xtra Sweet

USA, Canada

Developed by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign professor John Laughnan

yellow

75

This is the earliest maturing Sweet Corn variety of the so-called Xtra Sweet group producing large, 7-9 inch ears loaded with large, extra sweet, rich golden-yellow kernels smartly arranged in 16 rows.

Floriani Red Flint

USA, Canada, Italy

Originally brought to Italy from America, it evolved over hundreds of years to become the staple polenta corn of the valley.

red

100

Beautiful medium- to deep-red kernels are slightly pointed. Cornmeal has a pink cast, and makes a polenta with a remarkably rich, complex flavor.

Garrison

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

78

Growers looking for a high yielding variety with a strong plant, straight rowing, and a wide area of adaptation should choose Garrison.

Golden Bantam

USA, Canada

Introduced in 1902  by Burpee. Originated in Massachusetts.

yellow

80

8 row. Introduced in 1902, this became the first widely grown yellow variety. A number of "improved" strains exist with more than 8 rows. Old home-garden variety

Golden Cross Bantam

USA, Canada

Introduced in 1933

yellow

85

Introduced in 1933, this became the first widely grown hybrid sweet corn for both home gardens and commercial growers.

Hickory King

USA, Canada

W. Atlee Burpee described it in the 1888 Farm Annual as follows

white

110-115

These plants grow 7Ѕ to nine feet tall. The ears range from seven to eight inches long with ten to twelve rows of large white kernels. This is a roasting corn variety that is also used for grits, meal, and tortilla flour and in the South it is popular for hominy.

Honey and Cream

Canada, USA

Canada

bicolor

84

Honey & Cream Hybrid Sweet Corn is a tasty bicolor combines the creaminess of white, the sweet goodness of yellow. Blunt ended 7 1/2- to 8-inch ears, filled with broad, deep kernels. Perfect for canning and freezing

Honey N Pearl

Canada, USA

Originated from South Canada

bicolor

78

This All-America Selections winner is considered the premium sh2 bicolored corn. Each well-formed, 8 1/2-inch-long ear boasts 16 to 18 rows of honey-sweet pearly kernels.

Honey Select

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

yellow

79

The Honey Select Hybrid is a triple sweet corn variety. Large ears average 8 1/2" long and 18-20 rows of super sweet yellow corn. Long, elegant 8-inch ears are packed with remarkable crunchy-sweet kernels

How Sweet It Is

USA, Canada

n/a

white

87

Almost sweeter than ''honey from the bees''! With up to 30 times the complex sugars of standard corn varieties, How Sweet It Is delivers the sweetest corn flavor in the most crispy, tender kernels.

Illini Xtra Sweet

USA, Canda

Developed by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign professor John Laughnan

yellow

85

85 days to harvest. Plant in blocks at least 4 rows wide for cross-pollination. 8" ears with 14-18 rows. Freezes well.

Incredible

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

83

The 'Incredible' Sweet Corn plant is truly incredible; it is by far our most popular variety. Incredible is an improved gourmet, yellow sweet corn with superb eating quality.

Indian Summer

USA, South Canada

Originated from USA

yellow, white, red or purple kernels

79

'Indian Summer' plants look like any other sweet corn but when you open the husk and look at the festive colored kernels you know you've got a unique ear of corn. 'Indian Summer' kernels are yellow, white, red or purple.

Iochief

USA, Canada

Introduced in 1951, AAS winner

yellow

86

Popular midseason variety.

Highly productive and drought resistant. Ears are long with 16 rows of golden kernels. It keeps in edible condition longer during hot weather than any other variety. One of the best for freezing and canning.

Japanese Hulless Popcorn (Tom Thumb, Australian Hulless, Dwarf Baby Rice)

USA, Japan, Australia, Canada

Originated from Japan

pure white

85

A very old variety of pop corn that has not lost its appeal to home gardeners. It is quite dwarf in habit, plants reaching only about five feet in height. Each plant produces two to three ears per stalk.

Jubilee

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

80

High yield; deep, narrow kernels; excellent for canning. Glossy, yellow kernels with high sugar content and smooth texture cover 81/2" long ears in 16-20 rows. High yielding plants reach up to 8' tall.

Kandy King

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

73

Plant produces good yields of delicious sweet yellow corn. Ears are 9" long and have yellow kernels. This variety emerges before soil has warmed

Kandy Korn

Canada, USA

n/a

yellow

85-89

Kandy Korn corn is one of the top selling sweet corns on the market today. Kandy Korn corn has a very high sugar content and holds its super sweet flavor days after picking

Lancaster Sure Crop

USA, Canada

1900s, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

yellow

110

The ears are nine to eleven inches long with sixteen to eighteen rows of large, yellow, dent kernels.  The stalks grow tall and leafy with sturdy root systems.

Lancelot

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

79-82

The Lancelot Hybrid is a sweet corn with easily breakable cobs and very tender kernels. The plant can reach up to 7 feet tall and is resistant to Stewart's Wilt, rust and drought

Luscious

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

bicolor

75

Luscious is an organically grown bicolor corn that really lives up to its name! It has superb sweetness and tenderness

Mattapoisett

USA

Named for a scenic point in Massachusetts

white

80

Homozygous se version of Misquamicut. Synergistic SE Sweet Corn Hybrids from Mesa Maizehave SE texture, SE seed, Sh2 sweetness. Exceptional plant, package and eating quality

Merlin

USA, Canada

Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans

yellow

84

Hybrid, mid-season, sugar-enhanced (se), yellow corn with 9 1/2- by 2-inch ears with 20 to 22 rows of small kernels. Tolerant of Stewart's wilt.

Miracle

Canada, USA

n/a

yellow

85

Hybrid, mid-season, sugar-enhanced (se), yellow corn with 9 1/2-inch ears with good tip fill and at least 20 rows of kernels

Montauk

USA, Mexica

Originated from Mexica

bicolor

79

Montauk has very eye-appealing 8 in. ears that have a superb eating quality and its yield potential is very high.

Moseby Prolific (Mosby Prolific)

USA, Canada

Introduced by J. K. Mosby of Lockhart, Mississippi

white

100

It is large and although now fairly rare, it was once extensively grown for feed and silage - particularly in the South and Gulf States

Native Gem

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

biclor

66

The Native Gem Hybrid is a very early bicolor sweet corn. The ears grow 8" long with 12-14 rows of delicious kernels. The Native Gem plants are sturdy and grow to about 5 feet tall.

NK 199

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

yellow

83

The NK 199 Hybrid is a popular plant with a high yield. The plant reaches 6-7 feet tall and is easy to pick from. NK 199 makes a perfect variety for the home gardener.

Northern Xtra Sweet

USA, Canada

Developed in Canada

bicolor

65

The industry standard for Northern growers! Noted for cool soil emergence and seedling vigor. Gives you exceptional quality for an early variety - large, sweet, greattasting 9-in. ears

Optimum

USA, Mexica, Canada

Originated from USA

bicolor

77

This hybrid has the superb sweetness expected from super sweets, but with even more improved corn flavour and more tender kernels

Orchard Baby

Canada, USA

Bred by a Mr. Orchard

yellow

51 to 65

A very unique and interesting variety of sweet corn for home gardeners. The flavor is delicious - tender, not starchy, flavorful

Painted Mountain

USA

Developed by Dave Christensen in Montana state

The bright orange, gold, red, and purple colors

85

Avg. 6-7" multicolor ears for fall decorations, easy grinding, and for eating fresh, parched (roasted), or in hominy grits. Vivid oranges, golds, reds, and purples make the brightest fall harvest decorations.

Peaches and Cream

USA

USA

bicolor

83

A delicious gourmet bicolor sweet corn. Its yellow and white kernels are on ears averaging eight inches in length. It is fairly early for a quality bicolor and its flavor is quite sweet.

Pencil Cob

Canada, USA

n/a

white with a yellowish hue

75 to 100

It is quite good picked in its early milk stage (about 75 days) for frying or creaming. Since most field corn varieties have low sugar content, try adding a little sugar when creaming. It is also useful as bird and livestock feed.

Phenomenal

USA, Canada

Developped in Illinois state

bicolor

85

Plant height:8 1/2". 16 rows, excellent eating quality, beautiful ears with bicolor kernels

Polka

USA

n/a

yellow

69

This early bicolour is "Spot On"! Home and market gardeners need to try Polka. Smal in size, this is a wonderful variety.

Precocious

USA

Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans

yellow

65-75

Easily the earliest yellow corn with main season quality! Up to 5 1/2 feet tall, plants yield 7 inch ears filled with sweet, buttery kernels that are plump to the tip even under stress. Picks easily. Good cool-soil vigor and superior flavor

Providence

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

yellow

82

Providence features long, well-filled, slightly tapered ears and a medium green husk. This main season variety is suited for roadside and local markets as well as home gardens. It is noted for the superb eating quality consumers prefer.

Quickie

USA, Canada

n/a

bicolor

64-68

Quickie, an exquisite, extra sweet and tasty variety that's possibly the earliest sugar enhanced corn can be grown.

Radiance

USA, Canada

Developed in USA

bicolor

73

8"-16 to 18 rows excellent seedling emergence, plant vigor. Radiance produces beautiful 8 inch ears filled with crisp, juicy, sugar-sweet yellow and white kernels that are extra tender and delicious.

Rainbow

("Indian" corn)

USA

Origin: USA

multi-color

110

This open pollinated variety has great colors for drying and using ornamentally. Ears range from seven to nine inches

Ravelin

USA, Canada

Oridinated from French Canada

yellow

75-77

Ravelin is a 77-day supersweet with excellent eating quality.

Reid Yellow Dent

Canada, USA

Developed in Illinois in 1846

yellow

115

The most popular variety in the corn belt. It is a medium maturing variety, has big ears of large yellow kernels with good shuck coverage.

Robust 128 Yellow Hulles

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

yellow

90

The Robust 128 Yellow Hulles hybrid is an exceptional popcorn with a thin hull for easy popping. The Robust hybrid also has great yielding ears and plants with high stalks

Ruby Queen

Canada, USA

Origin: USA

red

75

Hybrid SE Sweet Corn. Ready to harvest in 75 days. An amazing new sweet corn color it's really red! You won't believe how appetizing a red corn can be until you see it on your plate, then bite into the extra-sweet, tender kernels.

Seneca Arrowhead

USA

USA

bicolor

62

An early hybrid se producing refined 7½ inch ears filled with 16 rows of succulent, sweet, tender, bi-colored kernels.

Seneca Horizon

USA, Canada

n/a

yellow

65

The 5 foot plant has attractive 8-10 inch ears that are filled to the tip with creamy, tender, pearly yellow kernels

Seneca Starshine

USA

USA

white

85

'Seneca Starshine' is generally mature within 85 days. This is a good early white corn. The 6 feet high plants produce 8.5 inch sugar enhanced (SE/se) cobs with 16 rows of white kernels.

Serendipity

USA, Canada

Serendipity was the first of the TripleSweet® family of products

bicolor

82

Serendipity produces mouthwatering, tender, bicolor kernels with a perfect balance between sugary sweet and traditional corn flavor.

Silver King

Canada, USA

Originated from Mr. H. J. Goddard of Fort Atkinson, Iowa

white

100

The ears grow eight to nine inches long and have sixteen rows of white kernels. This variety is also used for grits, meal and feed.

Silver mine

USA

USA

white

112

An old variety that was once a standard variety throughout the corn belt

Silver Princess

USA, Canda

Originated from USA

white

74

Silver Princess combines exceptional eating quality with the added advantage of mid-early maturity. In studies, this variety demonstrated a tender pericarp and sweet flavor.

Silver Queen

USA, Canada

n/a

white

85

One of the most popular and dependable hybrid sweet corns developed. Ears are 8-1/2" long, filled with 14 to 16 rows of sweet snow white kernels and ark green husk.

Spring Treat

USA

n/a

yellow

68

Early and sweet. Spring Treat boasts large, 8 1/2 inch ears with succulent, yellow kernels that are packed with rich, corn flavor

Stowell's Evergreen

USA, Canada

Developed by Nathan Stowell in New Jersey in 1848.

Introduced by Thoburn and Co. in 1856

white

98

Heirloom, open pollinated. In northern climates or higher altitudes, this variety may not reach full maturity in the growing season.

Sugar and Gold

USA, Canada

n/a

bicolor

67

Husk green, with reddish tinge; excellent quality; prefers cooler-season areas Sugar and Gold is an excellent, high quality, bi-colored, sweet corn variety.

Sugar Baby

USA, Canada

Developed at the North Dakota Agricultural Experimental Station

bicolor

65

Plant produces good yields of delicious sweet bicolored corn. Ears are 8-9 long and have white and yellow kernels. This variety does well under adverse weather conditions

Sugar Buns

USA

n/a

yellow

72

A sugary enhancer hybrid sweet corn of excellent eating quality. It matures early in the home garden with an average ear length of seven inches. Approximately 72 days to maturity.

Sugar Dots

Canada, USA

Developed by Ferry-Morse in 1979

bicolor

85-95

Sugar Dots has a high sugar content and delivers a rich, true corn flavor. Every 6 1/2 foot plant produces well wrapped, easy-to-pick 7 inch ears.

Sugar Pearl

USA, Canada

n/a

white

73-75

Standout white kernels on 14-16 rows produced on 7 1/2-8" fancy, tapered ears. Excellent eating quality and tip cover, all on a 6 1/2' stalk make this a great main season producer.

Sundance

USA, Canada, England

Developed in USA

yellow

69

Best cold-soil tolerance, early season vigor; handsome ears. A proven performer for top yields all season. An early maturing variety with a uniform appearance.

Sunshine

Canada, USA

Developed at the North Dakota Agricultural Experimental Station

yellow

75

The stalks grow to about 5Ѕ feet in height with ears setting about one foot from the ground. The ears are six to eight inches long averaging twelve rows of golden yellow kernels.

Sweet baby

USA, China, Canada

Probably originated from China

yellow

75-85

Rare variety. Miniature corn, ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine. Up to 20 ears per multistalked plant. Harvest 5 days after silks appear for fresh stir-fry, or dry for popcorn

Sweet G90

USA, Canada

Originally offered to Funks seed corn dealers. Developed in USA

bicolor

85

Ears 9” long with 16 rows of bicolor kernels. Sugary (su) type. A favorite in the South and Southeast. Late-maturing and easy to grow. Perfect for local markets and roadside stands.

Tendertreat

 

USA, Canada

Originated from USA, Oregon

yellow

87

Tall 9 ft. stalks with 9 inch ears, 16 to 18 rows of superior quality yellow corn. Eating quality is superb and holds its sweetness over an exceptionally long period, both on or off the stalk

Triple Play

USA, Canada

Develeoped by John Sundquist in Oregon

tri-color

70-80

A selection of Hooker's that produces a tri-color of white, yellow and blue on multiple ears. A delicious short, season corn on a 4-5' stalk that tolerates cool soil.

Trucker's favorite

Canada, USA

Origin: USA

white

80 to 115

80 to 115 days — An old standard dent variety. The plants are six to seven feet tall. As with all field corn it is best picked in early milk stage.

Tuxedo

USA

n/a

yellow

85

Tuxedo corn seed is very difficult to find, but is the best seed on the market. Tall growing sugar enhanced variety ready in about 85 days from planting. Cobs are 21cm in length and have excellent tip fill.

Valor

USA, Canada

Originated from USA

bicolor

70

Deep juicy kernels with great flavour. Its exceptional taste makes it a real treat most gardeners will love.

Winstar

USA, Canada

Originated from South Canada

yellow

81-90

A full-season shipper, Winstar features an exceptionally clean plant and a strong disease package including high resistance to some races of common rust

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