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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Snowstorm (UFW 8029) is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid bred by B. Scully for IFSI and released in 2000 as a fresh-market corn. Tall plants produce cylindrical 8-inch ears holding 16 to 18 kernel rows, wrapped tightly in dark green husks with flags. Sow after the soil has warmed, isolate from other corn types, and refrigerate promptly to keep the sh2 sweetness.
Snowstorm traits
- White sh2 hybrid, IFSI 2000
- Cylindrical 8-inch ears with 16 to 18 kernel rows
- Tight dark green husks with flags
- Plants grow tall
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Refrigerated storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowstorm this page | 82 days | — | — |
| Avalon | 82 days | — | — |
| Bravado | 82 days | — | — |
| Jackpot | About 82 days | — | — |
| Luther Hill | 82 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SE) | 82 days | — | — |
| Serendipity | 82 days | — | — |
Snowstorm FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Snowstorm?
Snowstorm (UFW 8029) is a white supersweet (sh2) hybrid bred by B. Scully for IFSI and released in 2000 as a fresh-market corn.
How many days to maturity is Snowstorm?
Snowstorm is listed at 82 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 Snowstorm compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Snowstorm: 82 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Avalon (82 days), Bravado (82 days), Jackpot (About 82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Snowstorm good for?
Snowstorm 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.