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Accord Sweet Corn: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Accord is a homozygous se bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize (2002) maturing in about 78 days.

Key facts

Days to maturity
78 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Accord is a homozygous se bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize (2002) maturing in about 78 days. Plants are vigorous and clean, and the blunt-ended ears measure around 8 1/2 inches with 16 to 20 rows of kernels. The breeder notes wide adaptation and excellent aging quality, meaning ears hold their eating quality if picking is delayed a few days. A good mid-season choice for gardeners who cannot harvest on an exact schedule.

Accord traits

  • Homozygous se bicolor hybrid, Mesa Maize 2002
  • Blunt 8 1/2-inch ears with 16 to 20 rows
  • Widely adapted, vigorous plants
  • Holds eating quality past peak
  • About 78 days to harvest

Good for

  • Fresh eating

Compare with other sweet corn varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Accord this page78 days——
Bicolor Honey Cream78 days——
Butter and Sugar78–82 days——
Celestial78 days——
Frosty78 days——
Golden Bantam78–85 days——
Imaculata78 days——

Accord FAQ

What kind of sweet corn is Accord?

Accord is a homozygous se bicolor hybrid from Mesa Maize (2002) maturing in about 78 days. Plants are vigorous and clean, and the blunt-ended ears measure around 8 1/2 inches with 16 to 20 rows of kernels.

How many days to maturity is Accord?

Accord is listed at 78 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 Accord compare with other sweet corn varieties?

Accord: 78 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bicolor Honey Cream (78 days), Butter and Sugar (78–82 days), Celestial (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Accord good for?

Accord 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.

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.

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