Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sugar Ace (HMX 2350) is a yellow se hybrid from Harris Moran (1989). Ears are 7 1/2 to 8 inches with 14 to 16 rows of kernels. It germinates well in cold soil and tolerates smut, common rust, and Stewart's wilt. Seed catalogs list it as mid-season while the breeder cites 84 days, so treat it as a main-season yellow corn.
Sugar Ace traits
- Yellow sugar-enhanced hybrid, Harris Moran 1989
- Ears 7 1/2 to 8 inches with 14 to 16 rows
- Good cold-soil germination
- Tolerates smut, common rust 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Ace this page | 79 days | — | — |
| Augusta | 79 days | — | — |
| Buckeye | 79 days | — | — |
| Indian Summer | 79–80 days | — | — |
| Lancelot | 79–82 days | — | — |
| Potawatomi | 79 days | — | — |
| Sensor | 79 days | — | — |
Sugar Ace FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Sugar Ace?
Sugar Ace (HMX 2350) is a yellow se hybrid from Harris Moran (1989). Ears are 7 1/2 to 8 inches with 14 to 16 rows of kernels.
How many days to maturity is Sugar Ace?
Sugar Ace 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 Sugar Ace compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Sugar Ace: 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 Sugar Ace good for?
Sugar Ace 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.