(78 days) Supersweet F-1 hybrid. Yellow, 8–10" ears, 16–18 rows. We have yet to launch our hootch-trialing program, so we can’t say if this corn lives up to its name in that regard. We do know it’s the preferred full-season Supersweet corn for those of us with slow springs, as it emerges well in cool soil compared to other Supersweets. Bright yellow short-shanked ears have deep full kernels with a high sugar level that does not overpower the flavor. Good husk protection of ears on 7' plants. Intermediate resistance to rust (Rp1-d), ST and NCLB. Isolate from all other corn types by 300 feet. ②
Moonshine Supersweet
Moonshine Supersweet
(78 days) Supersweet F-1 hybrid. Yellow, 8–10" ears, 16–18 rows. We have yet to launch our hootch-trialing program, so we can’t say if this corn lives up to its name in that regard. We do know it’s the preferred full-season Supersweet corn for those of us with slow springs, as it emerges well in cool soil compared to other Supersweets. Bright yellow short-shanked ears have deep full kernels with a high sugar level that does not overpower the flavor. Good husk protection of ears on 7' plants. Intermediate resistance to rust (Rp1-d), ST and NCLB. Isolate from all other corn types by 300 feet. ②
Additional Information
Supersweet Corn
For decades, Fedco has been a firm proponent of “eating quality” in sweet corn with flavor, texture and kernel depth as our in-house metrics. We’re a “corny” flavor bunch, dismissing sweetness as the sole measure of breeding progress. Until recently, we hadn’t encountered eating excellence in a Supersweet (sh2) variety. Breeders have now balanced the extra-sweetness with tenderness, creaminess and full flavor. With the sh2 gene, conversion of sugar to starch occurs at a much slower rate, so corn stays sweet long after harvest.
Culture: Supersweet types germinate poorly in cool soils. Wait until soil temps exceed 65° for direct seeding—mid-June in central Maine.
Supersweets require 300' isolation from all other corn types to prevent the kernels of other corns from becoming starchy and tough. If you don’t have space to isolate, choosing a Supersweet means foregoing other sweet corn types.
Sweet Corn at a Glance
| variety | days | color | type (see below) | height | ear length | # rows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | Cafe | 68 | yellow | Synergistic | 60-72" | 8" | 14-16 |
| 516 | Ashworth OP | 72 | yellow | Normal Sugary | 60" | 6-7" | 12 |
| 541 | Bodacious RM | 77 | yellow | Sugary Enhanced | 87" | 8" | 18 |
| 561 | Incredible RM | 85 | yellow | Sugary Enhanced | 90" | 8" | 18 |
| 572 | Latte | 68 | bicolor | Synergistic | 48-72" | 8" | 14 |
| 574 | Espresso | 70 | bicolor | Synergistic | 72" | 6" | 12-16 |
| 582 | Ambrosia | 75 | bicolor | Sugary Enhanced | 78" | 8" | 16 |
| 590 | Cappuccino | 78 | bicolor | Synergistic | 72-84" | 8" | 14-16 |
| 592 | Sparkler | 78 | bicolor | Synergistic | 84" | 8-9" | 16-18 |
| 636 | Luther Hill OP | 82 | white | Normal Sugary | 48" | 3-6" | 12 |
| 658 | Silver Queen | 96 | white | Normal Sugary | 102" | 8" | 14-16 |
| 660 | Nirvana | 75 | bicolor | Supersweet | 83" | 8" | 16-18 |
| 661 | Yellowstone | 76 | yellow | Supersweet | 72-84" | 8" | 16 |
| 595 | Moonshine | 78 | yellow | Supersweet | 84" | 8" | 16-18 |
Types of sweet corn
Normal Sugary (su): standard varieties with traditional sweet corn texture & flavor. Sugar converts to starch quickly, so eat them within a few days. Tend to have high yields and germinate well in cool soils.
Sugary Enhanced (se): more sugar than su, tender kernels & slightly longer storage time. The * indicates heterozygous (only one parent contributes the se gene); all others are homozygous (both parents se).
Supersweet (sh2): 4 to 10 times the sugar content of su and se. Conversion of sugar to starch occurs at a much slower rate. Stays sweet long after harvest. Extra shriveled seed does not germinate well in cool soil.
Synergistic: more sugar than se. Very tender with long harvest and storage windows. Can be homozygous or heterozygous se with added sh2 kernels.
TripleSweet® Sugary Enhanced: has homozygous se kernels, and 25% of these also contain the sh2 trait.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.