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Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2011, Elizabeth Maynard Feb 2012

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2011, Elizabeth Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 6,500 acres in 2010, with an average yield of 92 cwt/acre (219 crates or 4.6 tons per acre) and total value of $14.4 million (USDA NASS, 2011). Indiana ranks 13th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard Dec 2010

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 6,100 acres in 2009, with an average yield of 69 cwt/acre (164 crates or 3.45 tons per acre) and total value of $16.8 million (USDA NASS, 2010). Indiana ranks 14th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bi-color corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard Dec 2010

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 6,100 acres in 2009, with an average yield of 69 cwt/acre (164 crates or 3.45 tons per acre) and total value of $16.8 million (USDA NASS,2010). Indiana ranks 14th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bi-color corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard Dec 2010

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 6,100 acres in 2009, with an average yield of 69 cwt/acre (164 crates or 3.45 tons per acre) and total value of $16.8 million (USDA NASS, 2010). Indiana ranks 14th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bi-color corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard Dec 2010

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2010, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 6,100 acres in 2009, with an average yield of 69 cwt/acre (164 crates or 3.45 tons per acre) and total value of $16.8 million (USDA NASS,2010). Indiana ranks 14th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bi-color corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2010

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2008, with an average yield of 70 cwt/A (166 crates or 3.5 tons per acre) and total value of $11.7 million (USDA-NASS Indiana Agricultural Statistics, 2008-2009). Indiana ranks 17th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2010

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2008, with an average yield of 70 cwt/A (166 crates or 3.5 tons per acre) and total value of $11.7 million (USDA-NASS Indiana Agricultural Statistics, 2008-2009). Indiana ranks 17th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2010

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2008, with an average yield of 70 cwt/A (166 crates or 3.5 tons per acre) and total value of $11.7 million (USDA-NASS Indiana Agricultural Statistics, 2008-2009). Indiana ranks 17th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2010

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2009, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2008, with an average yield of 70 cwt/A (166 crates or 3.5 tons per acre) and total value of $11.7 million (USDA-NASS Indiana Agricultural Statistics, 2008-2009). Indiana ranks 17th among states for production of fresh market sweet corn. The 2007 USDA Ag Census reported 603 Indiana farms producing sweet corn for fresh markets and 51 farms selling to processors. Sweet corn fields for fresh market sales are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2009

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

"Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2007, according to the Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield was 85 cwt/A (202 crates/A) and the crop had a total value of $10.5 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 15 sweet corn cultivars with sh2 endosperm, including varieties described as supersweet and augmented supersweet, that …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2009

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

"Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2007, according to the Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield was 85 cwt/A (202 crates/A) and the crop had a total value of $10.5 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 12 sugar enhanced and synergistic sweet corn cultivars that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2009

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

"Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2007, according to the Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield was 85 cwt/A (202 crates/A) and the crop had a total value of $10.5 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 15 sweet corn cultivars with sh2 endosperm, including varieties described as supersweet and augmented supersweet, that …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2009

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2008, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

"Indiana growers harvested sweet corn for fresh market sales from 5,400 acres in 2007, according to the Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service. Average yield was 85 cwt/A (202 crates/A) and the crop had a total value of $10.5 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 12 sugar enhanced and synergistic sweet corn cultivars that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center …


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

"The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2006 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 11 sugar enhanced and synergistic sweet corn cultivars that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in Wanatah, Indiana."


Sweet Corn Population Effects On Yield And Ear Quality, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Sweet Corn Population Effects On Yield And Ear Quality, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

"Current recommendations for fresh market sweet corn suggest row spacing of 30 to 40 inches and in-row spacing of 8 to 10 inches for early varieties and 9 to 12 inches for late varieties. This corresponds to populations from 13,068 to 26,136 plants per acre. Variety trials at Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center have been planted at row spacings of 30 or 36 inches and populations of 20,328 plants per acre. Some cultivars may perform well at higher populations. This trial was conducted to evaluate yield and ear characteristics of two cultivars at populations up to 50% higher than normally used in …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2006 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 12 sh2 sweet corn entries that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in Wanatah, Indiana.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

"The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2006 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 11 sugar enhanced and synergistic sweet corn cultivars that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in Wanatah, Indiana."


Sweet Corn Population Effects On Yield And Ear Quality, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Sweet Corn Population Effects On Yield And Ear Quality, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

"Current recommendations for fresh market sweet corn suggest row spacing of 30 to 40 inches and in-row spacing of 8 to 10 inches for early varieties and 9 to 12 inches for late varieties. This corresponds to populations from 13,068 to 26,136 plants per acre. Variety trials at Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center have been planted at row spacings of 30 or 36 inches and populations of 20,328 plants per acre. Some cultivars may perform well at higher populations. This trial was conducted to evaluate yield and ear characteristics of two cultivars at populations up to 50% higher than normally used in …


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2008

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2007, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2006 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In northern Indiana, bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size, appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on 12 sh2 sweet corn entries that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in Wanatah, Indiana.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on eighteen sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 (synergistic) genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2006

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2006, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,200 acres in Indiana in 2005 and had a total value of $7.6 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on eighteen sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 (synergistic) genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,400 acres in Indiana in 2004 and had a total value of $11 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reported sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,400 acres in Indiana in 2004 and had a total value of $11 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sweet corn cultivars with homozygous se or mixed se and sh2 genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Sugar-Enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

This paper reports on thirty-one sweet corn cultivars including homozygous se and mixed se and sh2 genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet And Augmented Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Supersweet And Augmented Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

This paper reports on nineteen sweet corn cultivars including sh2 and augmented sh2 genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Research Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reports that sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,400 acres in Indiana in 2004 and had a total value of $11 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2005, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The Indiana Agricultural Statistics Service reports that sweet corn for fresh market sales was harvested from 5,400 acres in Indiana in 2004 and had a total value of $11 million. Sweet corn fields are located throughout the state. In Northern Indiana bicolor corn is most commonly grown. Varieties with improved eating quality are of interest to both producers and consumers. Producers are also interested in yield, ear size and appearance, and agronomic characteristics. This paper reports on twenty sh2 sweet corn cultivars known as ‘supersweet’ or ‘enhanced’ or ‘augmented supersweet’ that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.


Supersweet And Augmented Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard Jan 2005

Supersweet And Augmented Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation For Northern Indiana, 2004, Elizabeth T. Maynard

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

This paper reports on nineteen sweet corn cultivars including sh2 and augmented sh2 genetics that were evaluated at the Pinney-Purdue Ag Center, Wanatah, IN.