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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Oh-So-Sweet (21856) is a yellow supersweet (sh2) F1 hybrid bred by Jim Waltrip for Seminis (Petoseed) and released in 2000. It is a main-season corn of about 80 days, on plants around 6 1/2 feet. The barrel-shaped ears are 8 inches long, filled to the tip, with 18 rows of tender kernels. No specific disease resistance is claimed. Suited to home gardens and wholesale alike.
Oh-So-Sweet traits
- Yellow sh2 hybrid, Seminis 2000
- Main season, about 80 days
- Barrel-shaped 8-inch ears with 18 rows, filled to the tip
- Plants about 6 1/2 feet
- No specific disease resistance noted
Good for
- Fresh eating
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh-So-Sweet this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Abenakii Calais Flint | 80–88 days | — | — |
| Candy Store | 80 days | — | — |
| Delectable | 80–82 days | — | — |
| Hopi Purple | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Howling Mob | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Mandan Red | 80–90 days | — | — |
Oh-So-Sweet FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Oh-So-Sweet?
Oh-So-Sweet (21856) is a yellow supersweet (sh2) F1 hybrid bred by Jim Waltrip for Seminis (Petoseed) and released in 2000. It is a main-season corn of about 80 days, on plants around 6 1/2 feet.
How many days to maturity is Oh-So-Sweet?
Oh-So-Sweet is listed at 80 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 Oh-So-Sweet compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Oh-So-Sweet: 80 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Abenakii Calais Flint (80–88 days), Candy Store (80 days), Delectable (80–82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Oh-So-Sweet good for?
Oh-So-Sweet 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.