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- Days to maturity
- 69 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Northern Xtra Sweet BC is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for early harvests. The ears are 7 1/2 to 8 inches long and are wrapped in dark green husks. Stewart's wilt is tolerated. Like all sh2 corn it wants warm soil for germination and should be kept apart from su and se plantings. The reward is very sweet kernels that stay that way for several days in the refrigerator.
Northern Xtra Sweet BC traits
- Early bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid
- Dark green husks around 7 1/2 to 8-inch ears
- Tolerant of Stewart's wilt
- Requires warm soil and isolation from other types
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Short-term storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Xtra Sweet BC this page | 69 days | — | — |
| Sundance | 69 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Black Aztec | 68 days | — | — |
| Blaze | 68 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Casino | 68 days | — | — |
Northern Xtra Sweet BC FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Northern Xtra Sweet BC?
Northern Xtra Sweet BC is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for early harvests. The ears are 7 1/2 to 8 inches long and are wrapped in dark green husks.
How many days to maturity is Northern Xtra Sweet BC?
Northern Xtra Sweet BC is listed at 69 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 Xtra Sweet BC compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Northern Xtra Sweet BC: 69 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Sundance (69 days), Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Black Aztec (68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Northern Xtra Sweet BC good for?
Northern Xtra Sweet BC is grown for fresh eating, short-term storage.
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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