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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Xtra-Tender 378A is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season picking. Plants stay a manageable 5 1/2 to 6 feet and carry 8-inch ears with 16 to 20 kernel rows under dark green husks. Cool-soil emergence is good for an sh2 type, so it can be sown a little earlier than most supersweets. Keep it separated from su and se corn.
Xtra-Tender 378A traits
- White sh2 hybrid, mid-season
- 8-inch ears holding 16 to 20 kernel rows
- Dark green husks
- Good emergence in cool soil
- Plants 5 1/2 to 6 feet
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 378A 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 378A FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Xtra-Tender 378A?
Xtra-Tender 378A is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season picking. Plants stay a manageable 5 1/2 to 6 feet and carry 8-inch ears with 16 to 20 kernel rows under dark green husks.
How many days to maturity is Xtra-Tender 378A?
Xtra-Tender 378A 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 378A compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Xtra-Tender 378A: 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 378A good for?
Xtra-Tender 378A 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.