Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 62–79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Northern Super Sweet is an early to midseason yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid, listed at 62 days, with 8.5 by 2 inch ears of 16 rows, good husk protection and good tip fill. Sow into warm soil and isolate from other corn types.
Northern Super Sweet traits
- Yellow sh2 hybrid, about 62 days
- Ears 8.5 by 2 inches with 16 rows
- Good husk protection and tip fill
Good for
- Early planting
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Super Sweet this page | 62–79 days | — | — |
| Checkered Choice | 62 days | — | — |
| Seneca Arrowhead | 62 days | — | — |
| Seneca Spring | 62–68 days | — | — |
| Aladdin | 63 days | — | — |
| Geronimo | 63–69 days | — | — |
| Northern Xtra Sweet | 63–71 days | — | — |
Northern Super Sweet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Northern Super Sweet?
Northern Super Sweet is an early to midseason yellow supersweet (sh2) hybrid, listed at 62 days, with 8.5 by 2 inch ears of 16 rows, good husk protection and good tip fill. Sow into warm soil and isolate from other corn types.
How many days to maturity is Northern Super Sweet?
Northern Super Sweet is listed at 62–79 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 Northern Super Sweet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Northern Super Sweet: 62–79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Checkered Choice (62 days), Seneca Arrowhead (62 days), Seneca Spring (62–68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Northern Super Sweet good for?
Northern Super Sweet is grown for early planting, 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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