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- Days to maturity
- 74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Xtra-Tender 272A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season picking. Ears are about 8 inches with 16 rows of kernels on plants 5 1/2 to 6 feet tall. Unusually for an sh2 variety it germinates well in cool soil. Isolate it from su and se corn to keep the kernels at full sweetness, and refrigerate promptly after harvest.
Xtra-Tender 272A traits
- Mid-season bicolor sh2 hybrid
- 8-inch ears with 16 rows
- Good germination in cool soil
- Plants 5 1/2 to 6 feet
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 272A 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 | — | — |
Xtra-Tender 272A FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Xtra-Tender 272A?
Xtra-Tender 272A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season picking. Ears are about 8 inches with 16 rows of kernels on plants 5 1/2 to 6 feet tall.
How many days to maturity is Xtra-Tender 272A?
Xtra-Tender 272A 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 Xtra-Tender 272A compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Xtra-Tender 272A: 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 Xtra-Tender 272A good for?
Xtra-Tender 272A 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)
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