Early variety ready in 67 days
Emerges while the soil is cool
Large super-sweet 9-in. ears
Top choice for Northern gardeners
Often two ears per stalk
If you want to be the first in your neighborhood to harvest sweet corn, this is the one for you. Northern Yellow Xtra-Sweet Hybrid Sweet Corn emerges while the soil is cool and produces strong seedlings. Its vigorous growth and large, super-sweet, 9-in. ears set this early variety apart from the pack. It’s an excellent choice for Northern growers, or gardeners who want to get a jump-start on the sweet corn season. Sow Northern Yellow Xtra-Sweet directly into the garden at the time of the last spring frost. While sweet corn can withstand a light frost, it can’t withstand a heavy one. 67 DAYS.
Zea mays ‘Northern Xtra Sweet’
Height:5 feet.
Spacing:6 – 12 inches.
Depth:1 – 2 inches.
Spread:1 foot.
Light Required:Full Sun
Size:250 Seed Pkt
Fruit:9-inch, yellow ears.
Days To Maturity:67 Days
Zone:3-9
Germination:7 – 10 Days
Form:Vegetable, Corn, Sweet Corn, super-sweet hybrid (sh2)
Soil Requirements:Loamy Soil
Growth Rate:Moderate growth rate.
Seed Count:Approximately 250 seeds per packet, 1/2 lb. has approximately 1,200 seeds.
Foliage:Green foliage.
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