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'Northern Xtra Sweet' Corn |
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Supersweet (sh2)
Early Season
Yellow kernel
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Hybrid, early-season, supersweet (sh2), yellow corn with 8- to 9-inch ears. 5-foot plants. Good germination in cool soil.
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63-71
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| Seed Sources: |
Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co. - updated in 2019
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (3.7 Stars)
Taste: (4.3 Stars)
Yield: (3.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.7 Stars) |
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| Reviews |
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Number of Reviews: 3
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 06/09/2008 by
KEN W
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Cass, North Dakota, United States
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| One of the earliest sh2 varities.A little tough compared to more recent corns.There are better varities out there. |
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Reviewed on 01/03/2007 by
tdoty
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Clinton, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I have grown this for the past two years, and found it to be very tasty. The ears tend to be small, but about what I would expect for a short season variety. I freezes well and maintains good flavor and texture, but not as good as 'Bodacious'. |
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Reviewed on 02/21/2005 by
rick
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Franklin, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This past year this veriety was ready in 65 days. The ears were small but the taste was outstanding. |
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