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Mirai 421 W Sweet Corn: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Mirai 421 W (sometimes written Mirai 421W) is a white F1 hybrid in the Mirai supersweet family.

Key facts

Days to maturity
About 72 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Mirai 421 W (sometimes written Mirai 421W) is a white F1 hybrid in the Mirai supersweet family. Stalks reach 6 to 7 feet and set their ears about 30 inches high; the ears are 8 to 8.5 inches with 16 rows of glossy white kernels, well protected by tight, deep green husks and flags. Harvest comes in around 72 days. Give it at least 50 feet of separation from any corn that is not also a supersweet, or the kernels will lose their sugar.

Mirai 421 W traits

  • White F1 supersweet hybrid, about 72 days
  • Ears 8 to 8.5 inches, 16 rows of glossy white kernels
  • Stalks 6 to 7 feet with ears set 30 inches high
  • Tight, deep green husks
  • Isolate 50 feet from non-supersweet corn

Good for

  • Fresh eating on the cob

Compare with other sweet corn varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Mirai 421 W this pageAbout 72 days——
Ashworth72 days——
Chubby Checkers72 days——
First Snow72 days——
Harris' 100172 days——
Illusion72 days——
Japanese Hulless72 days——

Mirai 421 W FAQ

What kind of sweet corn is Mirai 421 W?

Mirai 421 W (sometimes written Mirai 421W) is a white F1 hybrid in the Mirai supersweet family. Stalks reach 6 to 7 feet and set their ears about 30 inches high; the ears are 8 to 8.5 inches with 16 rows of glossy white kernels, well protected by tight, deep green husks and flags.

How many days to maturity is Mirai 421 W?

Mirai 421 W is listed at About 72 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 421 W compare with other sweet corn varieties?

Mirai 421 W: About 72 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ashworth (72 days), Chubby Checkers (72 days), First Snow (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Mirai 421 W good for?

Mirai 421 W 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.

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.

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