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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tuxedo is a yellow sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid bred by Galinat and sold by Mesa Maize since 1987, prized for a handsome ear with outstanding husk appearance and homozygous se eating quality. Ears measure 8 to 9 inches with 16 rows of kernels under good husk protection, on tall plants around 7 1/2 feet. It germinates well in cool soil, tolerates stress, and stands up to rust, smut, and Stewart's wilt. Some online sources describe a bicolor sh2 corn under this name; the variety in the seed catalogs and the ASHS register is the yellow se type described here.
Tuxedo traits
- Yellow homozygous se hybrid, Mesa Maize 1987
- Ears 8 to 9 inches with 16 rows and good husk cover
- Tall plants about 7 1/2 feet
- Cool-soil germination and stress tolerance
- Tolerates rust, smut and Stewart's wilt
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Roadside and market sales
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxedo 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 | — | — |
Tuxedo FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Tuxedo?
Tuxedo is a yellow sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid bred by Galinat and sold by Mesa Maize since 1987, prized for a handsome ear with outstanding husk appearance and homozygous se eating quality. Ears measure 8 to 9 inches with 16 rows of kernels under good husk protection, on tall plants around 7 1/2 feet.
How many days to maturity is Tuxedo?
Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Tuxedo: 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 Tuxedo good for?
Tuxedo is grown for fresh eating, roadside and market sales.
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.