Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 71 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mirai is a yellow supersweet (sh2) variety of Asian origin, in the midseason group with ears of about 7.75 inches. Like other sh2 corns it should be isolated from se and su types so its kernels keep their high sugar content, and it needs warm soil for good germination.
Mirai traits
- Yellow supersweet (sh2) variety of Asian origin
- Midseason maturity, listed at 71 days
- Ears about 7.75 inches long
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirai this page | 71 days | — | — |
| Bon Appetit | 71 days | — | — |
| Dasher | 71 days | — | — |
| Early Xtra Sweet | 71 days | — | — |
| Spring Treat | 71 days | — | — |
| Sugar Pearl | 71–80 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
Mirai FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Mirai?
Mirai is a yellow supersweet (sh2) variety of Asian origin, in the midseason group with ears of about 7.75 inches. Like other sh2 corns it should be isolated from se and su types so its kernels keep their high sugar content, and it needs warm soil for good germination.
How many days to maturity is Mirai?
Mirai is listed at 71 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Mirai compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Mirai: 71 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bon Appetit (71 days), Dasher (71 days), Early Xtra Sweet (71 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mirai good for?
Mirai is grown for fresh eating on the cob.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.