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Sweet Corn Varieties
Sweet Corn Varieties. Roasted corn on the cob and apple cider are signs of a fall harvest. But that ear of corn is not as simple as in days gone by. Available varieties of sweet corn have exploded in the past years, giving the home gardener and farmer alike a multitude of choices. There are four distinct types of sweet corn: sugary sweet (SU),...
Roasted corn on the cob and apple cider are signs of a fall harvest. But that ear of corn is not as simple as in days gone by. Available varieties of sweet corn have exploded in the past years, giving the home gardener and farmer alike a multitude of choices. There are four distinct types of sweet corn: sugary sweet (SU), sugary enhanced (SE), supersweet (Sh2) and triple-sweet (SY).
Sugary Sweet (SU) Corns
Sugary sweet corns are the original, standard type of corn. Silver Queen is the most widely recognized variety. Though still found in the home garden and roadside stands, sugary sweet corns are best when eaten within a very short time of being picked and so are primarily used in processing. SU varieties include Bellringer, Earlivee, Golden Cross Bantam, Honey & Cream, Lochief, Jubilee, NK-199, Pearl White, Platinum Lady, Quick Silver, Seneca Horizon, Silver Queen and Sundance.
Sugary Enhanced (SE) Corns
Sugary enhanced sweet corns have a tender kernel and higher sugar content than sugary sweet varieties. SE sweet corns stay sweet for several days if cooled after picking. Common in the home garden, sugary enhanced corns should be isolated from field corns and sugary sweet corns when planted. SE varieties include Alpine, Ambrosia, Argent, Avalanche, Bodacious, Bon Apetit, Calico BelleChamp, Cotton Candy, D'Artagnan, Divinity, Double Delight, Double Gem, Incredible, Jackpot, Kandy Korn, Kiss 'N Tell, Lancelot, Luscious, Maple Sweet, Medley, Merlin, Miracle, Peaches & Cream, Precocious, Pristine, Seneca Brave, Seneca Dawn, Seneca Starshine, Seneca White Knight, Snowbelle, Spring Snow, Spring Treat, Sugar Buns, Sugar Snow, Temptation, Terminator and Tuxedo.
Supersweet (Sh2) Corns
Supersweet corns have a tougher kernel than the other types of sweet corn, but a sweeter kernel and a longer shelf life. Sh2 corns have weak pollen and must be isolated from other corn varieties to prevent cross-pollination or their kernels can become tough and starchy. Since corn is wind-pollinated, plant supersweet corn at least 250 to 500 feet from other types of corn. When properly cooked, Sh2 corns will stay sweet for seven to 10 days. Sh2 varieties include Aspen, Camelot, ChallengerCrisp 'N Sweet, Early Xtra Sweet, Excel, How Sweet It is, Illini Gold, Illini Xtra Sweet, Jubilee Supersweet, Pegasus, Showcase and Treasure.
Triple-sweet (SY) Corns
The newest of the sweet corn varieties, triple-sweet corns have a high sugar content, excellent shelf life and kernel texture. A hybrid of supersweet and sugary enhanced corns, SY varieties include Applause, Bojangles, Cameo, Charmed, Nantasket, Montauk, Providence and Renaissance.
