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'Avalon' Corn
 
Sub-Category: Other
Midseason
White kernel
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Mid-season, synergystic (75% sugar-enhanced se and 25% supersweet sh2) hybrid. 6- to 8-foot plants bear 8-inch ears with 16 rows of white kernels.
Days To Maturity: 82
Seed Sources:
 
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Taste: (5.0 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 06/25/2007 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener

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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

I had some trouble with emergence as it does not seem to have the vigor of its competitors in this climate. It formed nice ears, but could not compete with Silver King and Silver Queen for uniformity or production. Taste and texture are not notably superior to those two.
 




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