Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sensor (XPH 2675BC) is a bicolor se hybrid from Asgrow released in 1991 and described by the breeder as medium-early. Ears are slender, about 8 1/2 inches long, with 16 rows of kernels. It has good tolerance to rust and moderate tolerance to smut, northern leaf blight, and Stewart's wilt. A sweet, well-rounded bicolor for the mid-season slot.
Sensor traits
- Bicolor se hybrid, Asgrow 1991
- Slender 8 1/2-inch ears with 16 rows
- Good tolerance to rust
- Moderate tolerance to smut, northern leaf blight and Stewart's wilt
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sugar Ace | 79 days | — | — |
Sensor FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sensor?
Sensor (XPH 2675BC) is a bicolor se hybrid from Asgrow released in 1991 and described by the breeder as medium-early. Ears are slender, about 8 1/2 inches long, with 16 rows of kernels.
How many days to maturity is Sensor?
Sensor is listed at 79 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 Sensor compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sensor: 79 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Augusta (79 days), Buckeye (79 days), Indian Summer (79–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sensor good for?
Sensor 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.