What are some different sweet corn cultivars?
Bicolor cultivars. Several hybrid sweet corn cultivars produce ears with intermixed white and yellow kernels. These hybrids are produced by crossing white and yellow inbreeds. Ears are attractive and of good quality. Early, second-early and main crop cultivars are available. Decorative cultivars. Several corn cultivars are frequently used for decorative purposes. Some of these – ‘Indian or Squaw’ and ‘Fiesta’ are flint corns. Others are popcorns – such as ‘Strawberry’ and ‘Carousel.’ ‘Mandan Bride’ is a multi-colored flour corn. Plant decorative cultivars like regular sweet corn and allow ears to become fully mature before harvesting. Leave husks on while the corn dries before using it in displays. Super sweet cultivars. Certain super sweet cultivars – such as Super sweet Jubilee and Zenith – contain significantly more sugar than standard cultivars. Some of these cultivars lose their super sweet characteristic if pollinated by ordinary sweet corn or field corn. Other super sweet cultiv
