Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 71 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dasher is a white midseason synergistic hybrid, listed at 71 days, with ears 8 inches long and about 1.9 inches across carrying 16 rows of white kernels. Synergistic genetics give tender kernels with extended sweetness.
Dasher traits
- White synergistic hybrid, about 71 days
- Ears 8 by 1.9 inches with 16 rows of white kernels
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasher this page | 71 days | — | — |
| Bon Appetit | 71 days | — | — |
| Early Xtra Sweet | 71 days | — | — |
| Mirai | 71 days | — | — |
| Spring Treat | 71 days | — | — |
| Sugar Pearl | 71–80 days | — | — |
| Ashworth | 72 days | — | — |
Dasher FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Dasher?
Dasher is a white midseason synergistic hybrid, listed at 71 days, with ears 8 inches long and about 1.9 inches across carrying 16 rows of white kernels. Synergistic genetics give tender kernels with extended sweetness.
How many days to maturity is Dasher?
Dasher is listed at 71 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 Dasher compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Dasher: 71 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bon Appetit (71 days), Early Xtra Sweet (71 days), Mirai (71 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dasher good for?
Dasher 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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