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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Phenomenal is a bicolor homozygous shrunken-2 (sh2) hybrid from Crookham released in 1989, maturing in about 85 days. The ears are large, about 8 1/2 by 2 inches, with 16 kernel rows and good husk cover. It has good general disease resistance and carries the Ht gene against northern corn leaf blight. Bred for commercial packing, it produces uniform ears that are just as welcome in a home garden. Sow in warm soil and isolate from other corn types.
Phenomenal traits
- Bicolor homozygous sh2 hybrid, Crookham 1989
- Large 8 1/2 by 2-inch ears with 16 kernel rows
- Good husk cover and disease resistance
- Carries Ht resistance
- About 85 days to harvest
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Refrigerated storage
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomenal this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Bonus | 85 days | — | — |
| Early Pink | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Earth Tones | 85–90 days | — | — |
| Golden Cross Bantam | 85 days | — | — |
| Illini Xtra-Sweet | 85 days | — | — |
| Iochief | 85 days | — | — |
Phenomenal FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Phenomenal?
Phenomenal is a bicolor homozygous shrunken-2 (sh2) hybrid from Crookham released in 1989, maturing in about 85 days. The ears are large, about 8 1/2 by 2 inches, with 16 kernel rows and good husk cover.
How many days to maturity is Phenomenal?
Phenomenal is listed at 85 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 Phenomenal compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Phenomenal: 85 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Bonus (85 days), Early Pink (85–90 days), Earth Tones (85–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Phenomenal good for?
Phenomenal 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)
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