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Cultivation

Fresh Market Consumption — Sweet Corn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group)

The use of sweet corn for fresh consumption requires harvesting at the milk stage and consideration of hybrid genetic traits to slow the conversion of sugars into starch. The product is characterized by a tender pericarp texture and requires rapid cooling due to its high perishability.

In the reference 92 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

For fresh market sales, corn is harvested at a grain moisture content of 70–80%, while the endosperm remains soft. A key factor is the selection of hybrids with su, se, or sh2 genetic types, which can retain sweetness longer due to a slower starch formation process and possess a thin grain pericarp.

The market quality of the produce is determined by ear density and the condition of the husk leaves, which should maintain a vibrant green color. Due to physiological perishability, fresh corn requires rapid removal of field heat, preferably by hydrocooling, and strict adherence to storage temperature conditions near 0°C.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Sweet corn mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

SS3006

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Participations AG

NL UA
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Leo Schoots

HU UA
3 records

OS 247 su

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

GSS 1453

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HU NL SK
4 records

Landmark

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM.CLAUSE

FR PL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Agnes

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SEMO a.s

SK
3 records

SF 2070

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Semillas Fito, Španija

ES
3 records

Takeoff

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois foundation Seeds, USA

NL
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SC HEKTAR SEEDS SRL, Romania

RO
4 records

Ramondia

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

SEMO a.s

SK
3 records

7210R

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Abbott&Cobb, USA

NL
4 records

Kamuk

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Jen Marzu

FR UA
3 records

Mirus

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

PL
3 records

Sindon

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Leo Schoots

HU UA
4 records

Kooper

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois foundation Seeds, USA

NL
4 records

Elan

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Zelseed spol, SLO

SK
3 records

Maysu

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

MAY AGRO, TOHUMCULUK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., TR

BG
3 records