Evaluation of supersweet corn varieties for the Treasure Valley

Objectives:

The project evaluates new supersweet and sugary-enhanced sweet corn varieties to identify superior plant materials. Varieties are evaluated for

  • Reliability in plant stand establishment.
  • Uniformity of maturity date.
  • Resistance to lodging.
  • Acceptability for yield and ear conformation.
  • Processing quality.

Determine the length of harvest period possible with a limited number of varieties.

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