Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 77–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Miracle is a big-eared yellow sugary-enhanced (se) F1 hybrid from S.W. Marshall and Crookham, released in 1982 with homozygous se endosperm. Ears run 9.5 inches with at least 20 rows and good tip fill. It is widely adapted and similar to Remarkable. Maturity is listed at 77 days by one source and 84 by another.
Miracle traits
- Yellow homozygous se F1 hybrid, listed at 77 to 84 days
- Large 9.5-inch ears with 20 or more rows
- Good tip fill
- Widely adapted, from Crookham 1982
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Freezing
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracle this page | 77–80 days | — | — |
| Cloud Nine | 77 days | — | — |
| For Heavens Sake | 77–110 days | — | — |
| Accord | 78 days | — | — |
| Bicolor Honey Cream | 78 days | — | — |
| Black Mexican | 76 days | — | — |
| Butter and Sugar | 78–82 days | — | — |
Miracle FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Miracle?
Miracle is a big-eared yellow sugary-enhanced (se) F1 hybrid from S.W. Marshall and Crookham, released in 1982 with homozygous se endosperm.
How many days to maturity is Miracle?
Miracle is listed at 77–80 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 Miracle compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Miracle: 77–80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Cloud Nine (77 days), For Heavens Sake (77–110 days), Accord (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Miracle good for?
Miracle is grown for fresh eating on the cob, freezing.
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.