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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Xtra-Tender 275A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid in the Xtra-Tender line, maturing mid-season on 7-foot plants. Ears are 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 inches and hold a dense 16 to 20 kernel rows inside dark green husks. Expect the thin-skinned, tender kernels the series is known for. Sow in warm soil and isolate from other corn types.
Xtra-Tender 275A traits
- Mid-season bicolor sh2 hybrid
- Ears 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 inches with 16 to 20 kernel rows
- Dark green husks on 7-foot plants
- Thin-skinned tender kernels
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Refrigerated storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtra-Tender 275A 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 | — | — |
Xtra-Tender 275A FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Xtra-Tender 275A?
Xtra-Tender 275A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid in the Xtra-Tender line, maturing mid-season on 7-foot plants. Ears are 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 inches and hold a dense 16 to 20 kernel rows inside dark green husks.
How many days to maturity is Xtra-Tender 275A?
Xtra-Tender 275A 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 Xtra-Tender 275A compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Xtra-Tender 275A: 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 Xtra-Tender 275A good for?
Xtra-Tender 275A is grown for fresh eating, refrigerated storage.
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.