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- Days to maturity
- 70–71 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Xtra-Tender 270A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid in the Xtra-Tender series, maturing early to mid-season on plants of 5 1/2 to 6 feet. Ears are 8 to 8 1/2 inches long with 16 rows of kernels, dressed in dark husks with short flags. The series is known for thin-skinned kernels, and this one delivers the same tender bite. Sow in warm soil, isolate from non-sh2 corn, and harvest when silks are brown and dry.
Xtra-Tender 270A traits
- Bicolor sh2 hybrid, early to mid-season
- Ears 8 to 8 1/2 inches with 16 rows
- Dark husks with short flags
- Plants 5 1/2 to 6 feet tall
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Refrigerated storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtra-Tender 270A this page | 70–71 days | — | — |
| Baby Fingers | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Blue Jade | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Chippewa | 70 days | — | — |
| Honey Select | 70 days | — | — |
| Hookers | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Hopi Pink | 70 days | — | — |
Xtra-Tender 270A FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Xtra-Tender 270A?
Xtra-Tender 270A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid in the Xtra-Tender series, maturing early to mid-season on plants of 5 1/2 to 6 feet. Ears are 8 to 8 1/2 inches long with 16 rows of kernels, dressed in dark husks with short flags.
How many days to maturity is Xtra-Tender 270A?
Xtra-Tender 270A is listed at 70–71 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 Xtra-Tender 270A compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Xtra-Tender 270A: 70–71 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Baby Fingers (70–85 days), Blue Jade (70–80 days), Chippewa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Xtra-Tender 270A good for?
Xtra-Tender 270A is grown for fresh eating, refrigerated 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.