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- Days to maturity
- 66 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Choice is an early yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1996 and maturing in about 66 days. It does well in cool soil, and the plants are short at 4.5 feet with 7.5-inch ears, so it fits both a small plot and an early sowing.
Early Choice traits
- Early yellow se hybrid, 66 days
- Ears about 7.5 inches
- Compact plants about 4.5 feet
- Does well in cool soil
- Bred by Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee from 1996
Good for
- Early planting
- Small gardens
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Choice this page | 66 days | — | — |
| Ivanhoe | 66–73 days | — | — |
| King Arthur | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Spring Snow | 66–73 days | — | — |
| Daybreak | 65 days | — | — |
| Extra Early Super Sweet | 67 days | — | — |
| Kandy Kwik | 65 days | — | — |
Early Choice FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Early Choice?
Early Choice is an early yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1996 and maturing in about 66 days. It does well in cool soil, and the plants are short at 4.5 feet with 7.5-inch ears, so it fits both a small plot and an early sowing.
How many days to maturity is Early Choice?
Early Choice is listed at 66 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 Early Choice compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Early Choice: 66 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ivanhoe (66–73 days), King Arthur (66–73 days), Spring Snow (66–73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Early Choice good for?
Early Choice is grown for early planting, small gardens.
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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