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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Xtra-Tender 273A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season harvest, part of the Xtra-Tender series known for thin-skinned kernels. Ears are about 8 inches holding 16 to 18 kernel rows, with dark husks and short flags, on plants of 5 1/2 to 6 feet. It germinates well in cool soil for an sh2 type. Isolate from su and se corn.
Xtra-Tender 273A traits
- Mid-season bicolor sh2 hybrid
- About 8-inch ears holding 16 to 18 kernel rows
- Dark husks with short flags
- Good germination 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 273A this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Ambrosia | 75 days | — | — |
| Chires Baby | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Fortune Bicolor | 75 days | — | — |
| Luscious | 75 days | — | — |
| Merit | 75 days | — | — |
| Ruby Queen | 75 days | — | — |
Xtra-Tender 273A FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Xtra-Tender 273A?
Xtra-Tender 273A is a bicolor supersweet (sh2) hybrid for mid-season harvest, part of the Xtra-Tender series known for thin-skinned kernels. Ears are about 8 inches holding 16 to 18 kernel rows, with dark husks and short flags, on plants of 5 1/2 to 6 feet.
How many days to maturity is Xtra-Tender 273A?
Xtra-Tender 273A is listed at 75 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 273A compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Xtra-Tender 273A: 75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ambrosia (75 days), Chires Baby (75–90 days), Fortune Bicolor (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Xtra-Tender 273A good for?
Xtra-Tender 273A 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.