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Passion Sweet Corn: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Passion (Passion+, PS 9381169) is a yellow shrunken-2 (sh2) F1 hybrid from Seminis (Asgrow) released in 2005, maturing in about 81 days.

Key facts

Days to maturity
81 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Passion (Passion+, PS 9381169) is a yellow shrunken-2 (sh2) F1 hybrid from Seminis (Asgrow) released in 2005, maturing in about 81 days. Ears are 8 1/2 inches long and 1.7 inches across with 18 to 20 rows of small kernels, and the breeder notes excellent packing and shipping ability. It resists common rust (race 0) and has intermediate resistance to Stewart's wilt and northern corn leaf blight. Adapted across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Northwest. Sow in warm soil and isolate from other corn types.

Passion traits

  • Yellow sh2 F1 hybrid, Seminis 2005
  • 8 1/2 by 1.7-inch ears with 18 to 20 rows of small kernels
  • Resistant to common rust (race 0)
  • Intermediate resistance to Stewart's wilt and northern leaf blight
  • About 81 days to harvest

Good for

  • Fresh eating
  • Refrigerated storage

Compare with other sweet corn varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Passion this page81 days——
Brocade81–82 days——
Buhl81 days——
Jubilee81–85 days——
Ogunquit81 days——
Abenakii Calais Flint80–88 days——
Avalon82 days——

Passion FAQ

What kind of sweet corn is Passion?

Passion (Passion+, PS 9381169) is a yellow shrunken-2 (sh2) F1 hybrid from Seminis (Asgrow) released in 2005, maturing in about 81 days. Ears are 8 1/2 inches long and 1.7 inches across with 18 to 20 rows of small kernels, and the breeder notes excellent packing and shipping ability.

How many days to maturity is Passion?

Passion is listed at 81 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 Passion compare with other sweet corn varieties?

Passion: 81 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Brocade (81–82 days), Buhl (81 days), Jubilee (81–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Passion good for?

Passion 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.

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.

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