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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Merit is an Asgrow normal sugary (su) yellow hybrid from 1961 that earned its keep through heavy, consistent yields on a vigorous, adaptable plant. Ears are 8 to 9 inches with a dense 16 to 20 rows of yellow kernels and traditional sweet corn flavor; plants are about 5 feet. Maturity is listed anywhere from 75 to 84 days, so treat it as early to midseason and a good first sowing in a succession. Sow in a block after the soil reaches 60F. As an su type it converts sugar to starch quickly, so cook or chill it right after picking.
Merit traits
- Yellow su hybrid, listed at 75 to 84 days
- Ears 8 to 9 inches with 16 to 20 rows
- Plants about 5 feet
- Heavy, consistent yields
- From Asgrow, 1961
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Succession planting
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merit this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Ambrosia | 75 days | — | — |
| Chires Baby | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Fortune Bicolor | 75 days | — | — |
| Luscious | 75 days | — | — |
| Ruby Queen | 75 days | — | — |
| Silver Choice | 75 days | — | — |
Merit FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Merit?
Merit is an Asgrow normal sugary (su) yellow hybrid from 1961 that earned its keep through heavy, consistent yields on a vigorous, adaptable plant. Ears are 8 to 9 inches with a dense 16 to 20 rows of yellow kernels and traditional sweet corn flavor; plants are about 5 feet.
How many days to maturity is Merit?
Merit is listed at 75 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 Merit compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Merit: 75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ambrosia (75 days), Chires Baby (75–90 days), Fortune Bicolor (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Merit good for?
Merit is grown for fresh eating on the cob, succession planting.
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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