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- Days to maturity
- 63–71 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Northern Xtra Sweet is a yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid bred by J. Hove and sold through Illinois Foundation Seeds since 1981. Despite being an sh2 type, it germinates well in cool soil, which makes it unusually suited to northern gardens. The 5-foot plants are early, around 63 to 67 days, and carry ears of 8 to 9 inches. Keep it isolated from other corn types to preserve the supersweet kernels.
Northern Xtra Sweet traits
- Early yellow sh2 hybrid, about 63 to 67 days
- Good germination in cool soil, unusual for a supersweet
- Ears 8 to 9 inches on 5-foot plants
- Bred by J. Hove, released 1981
Good for
- Northern short-season gardens
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Xtra Sweet this page | 63–71 days | — | — |
| Aladdin | 63 days | — | — |
| Geronimo | 63–69 days | — | — |
| Checkered Choice | 62 days | — | — |
| Early and Often | 64 days | — | — |
| Northern Super Sweet | 62–79 days | — | — |
| Seneca Arrowhead | 62 days | — | — |
Northern Xtra Sweet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Northern Xtra Sweet?
Northern Xtra Sweet is a yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid bred by J. Hove and sold through Illinois Foundation Seeds since 1981.
How many days to maturity is Northern Xtra Sweet?
Northern Xtra Sweet is listed at 63–71 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 Northern Xtra Sweet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Northern Xtra Sweet: 63–71 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Aladdin (63 days), Geronimo (63–69 days), Checkered Choice (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Northern Xtra Sweet good for?
Northern Xtra Sweet is grown for northern short-season gardens, 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)
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