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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Ice (HMX3356WES) is a white sweetbreed hybrid bred by T. Natti for Harris Moran, maturing in about 74 days. Uniquely, three endosperm types are present on the same ear, which together give a rich, sweet flavor. Ears are 7 to 7 1/2 inches with 14 to 16 rows, good tip fill, and attractive dark green husks; plants grow tall, around 7 1/2 feet. It germinates well in cool soil and tolerates smut and Stewart's wilt.
Sweet Ice traits
- White sweetbreed hybrid, Harris Moran
- Three endosperm types on one ear for rich flavor
- 7 to 7 1/2-inch ears, 14 to 16 rows, dark green husks
- Grows in cool soil; tolerates smut and Stewart's wilt
- Tall plants around 7 1/2 feet
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Ice this page | 74 days | — | — |
| Confection | 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 Ice FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sweet Ice?
Sweet Ice (HMX3356WES) is a white sweetbreed hybrid bred by T. Natti for Harris Moran, maturing in about 74 days.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Ice?
Sweet Ice 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 Sweet Ice compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sweet Ice: 74 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Confection (74 days), Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Ice good for?
Sweet Ice 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.