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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Illini Xtra-Sweet, sometimes written Illini Xtrasweet, is the 1968 supersweet (sh2) hybrid from J. Hove and Illinois Foundation Seeds that helped launch the whole sh2 class. It is a yellow midseason type at about 85 days with 8 to 8.5 inch ears on 5 to 6.5 foot plants. Sow in warm soil and isolate from other corn.
Illini Xtra-Sweet traits
- Yellow sh2 hybrid, 85 days
- Ears 8 to 8.5 inches
- Plants 5 to 6.5 feet
- Early supersweet from Illinois Foundation Seeds, 1968
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Xtra-Sweet this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Golden Cross Bantam | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
| Painted Mountain | 85 days | — | — |
Illini Xtra-Sweet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Illini Xtra-Sweet?
Illini Xtra-Sweet, sometimes written Illini Xtrasweet, is the 1968 supersweet (sh2) hybrid from J. Hove and Illinois Foundation Seeds that helped launch the whole sh2 class.
How many days to maturity is Illini Xtra-Sweet?
Illini Xtra-Sweet is listed at 85 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 Illini Xtra-Sweet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Illini Xtra-Sweet: 85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 days), Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Illini Xtra-Sweet good for?
Illini Xtra-Sweet 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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