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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Confection (HMX7357BS) is a bicolor supersweet-type hybrid bred by T. Natti for Harris and released in 1993, with a relative maturity of about 74 days. The ears run around 7 1/2 inches with good girth and sit in dark green husks; eating quality and sweetness are high. It carries medium resistance to Stewart's wilt. Germination needs warm soil, so wait until spring has settled before sowing. Note that a squash of the same name exists; the corn is the one described here.
Confection traits
- Bicolor sweetbreed / supersweet hybrid, Harris 1993
- Relative maturity around 74 days
- Large 7 1/2-inch ears in dark green husks
- Medium resistance to Stewart's wilt
- Needs warm soil to germinate
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confection this page | 74 days | — | — |
| Cuppa Joe | 74 days | — | — |
| Honey & Cream | 74–78 days | — | — |
| Mini Yellow Mirai 003 | 74 days | — | — |
| Mystique | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Silver Princess | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Sweet & Slim | 74 days | — | — |
Confection FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Confection?
Confection (HMX7357BS) is a bicolor supersweet-type hybrid bred by T. Natti for Harris and released in 1993, with a relative maturity of about 74 days.
How many days to maturity is Confection?
Confection is listed at 74 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 Confection compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Confection: 74 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days), Mini Yellow Mirai 003 (74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Confection good for?
Confection is grown for fresh eating.
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.