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Sweet corn 'Xtra-Tender 272A'

Zeamays var. rugosa

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Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zea (ZEE-uh)

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Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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Seed Collecting

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | neutral

A 1999 introduction by P Mosely. Extra-Tender 272A is similar to 270A but matures about three days later. The eating quality is excellent...Read More

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