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- Days to maturity
- 73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Breeder's Choice is the yellow companion to Breeder's Bicolor, a midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize that Burpee has sold since 1988. Plants are about 7 feet and bear 8-inch ears of yellow kernels, maturing in about 73 days.
Breeder's Choice traits
- Yellow se hybrid, 73 days
- 8-inch ears on 7-foot plants
- Bred by Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee from 1988
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeder's Choice this page | 73 days | — | — |
| Breeder's Bicolor | 73 days | — | — |
| Double Standard | 73 days | — | — |
| Kandy King | 73 days | — | — |
| Legend | 73 days | — | — |
| Mirai 336 BC | 73 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
Breeder's Choice FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Breeder's Choice?
Breeder's Choice is the yellow companion to Breeder's Bicolor, a midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize that Burpee has sold since 1988. Plants are about 7 feet and bear 8-inch ears of yellow kernels, maturing in about 73 days.
How many days to maturity is Breeder's Choice?
Breeder's Choice 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 Choice compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Breeder's Choice: 73 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Breeder's Bicolor (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 Choice good for?
Breeder's Choice 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)
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