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Breeder's Bicolor Sweet Corn: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Breeder's Bicolor is a midseason sugary-enhanced (se) bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1991 and maturing in about 73 days.

Key facts

Days to maturity
73 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Breeder's Bicolor is a midseason sugary-enhanced (se) bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1991 and maturing in about 73 days. The 6-foot plants sometimes give two ears, each 8 inches with 16 to 18 rows of mixed yellow and white kernels.

Breeder's Bicolor traits

  • Bicolor se hybrid, 73 days
  • 8-inch ears, 16 to 18 rows
  • Plants about 6 feet, sometimes two ears each
  • Bred by Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee from 1991

Good for

  • Fresh eating on the cob

Compare with other sweet corn varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Breeder's Bicolor this page73 days——
Breeder's Choice73 days——
Double Standard73 days——
Kandy King73 days——
Legend73 days——
Mirai 336 BC73 days——
Ashworth72 days——

Breeder's Bicolor FAQ

What kind of sweet corn is Breeder's Bicolor?

Breeder's Bicolor is a midseason sugary-enhanced (se) bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1991 and maturing in about 73 days. The 6-foot plants sometimes give two ears, each 8 inches with 16 to 18 rows of mixed yellow and white kernels.

How many days to maturity is Breeder's Bicolor?

Breeder's Bicolor is listed at 73 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 Breeder's Bicolor compare with other sweet corn varieties?

Breeder's Bicolor: 73 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Breeder's Choice (73 days), Double Standard (73 days), Kandy King (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Breeder's Bicolor good for?

Breeder's Bicolor 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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