VegetableSweet corn
Serendipity Bicolor Triplesweet Corn
Serendipity Bicolor Triplesweet Corn is a hybrid sweet corn that marries visual appeal with extraordinary sweetness, producing bicolor ears packed with a clever genetic blend that keeps kernels crisp and flavorful long after picking. Named for the happy accident of its discovery, this variety matures in 82 days and reaches 6 to 7 feet tall, thriving across hardiness zones 2 through 13 with minimal fussing in heat and drought conditions. Each 8-inch ear carries 16 to 18 rows of kernels where about a quarter are supersweet, delivering that candy-like intensity corn lovers chase, while the remaining kernels maintain the classic corn flavor and tender texture that define a perfect summer harvest.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
84 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
10
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-13
Size
84in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
The genius of Serendipity lies in its TripleSweet formula, where three different sweetness genes work together to create kernels that taste like concentrated summer honey without sacrificing texture or keeping quality. Those supersweet kernels stay tender and juicy for days after harvest, a rare trait that makes this variety shine whether you're eating corn straight off the cob or planning ahead for a midweek dinner. The bicolor presentation, with its mix of golden and white kernels, delivers visual charm alongside flavor that actually justifies the hype.
Common Uses
Fresh eating is where Serendipity shines most, whether boiled, grilled, or eaten raw straight from the husk. The exceptional shelf life and holding ability mean you can harvest, refrigerate, and enjoy corn several days later without the typical loss of sweetness that plagues most varieties. It's equally suited to home gardeners who want a multiday harvest window and kitchen gardens where you might preserve or freeze corn at peak ripeness.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds after the last spring frost once soil temperatures reach 60 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spacing them 10 inches apart in rows that are 36 inches apart. Corn is a warm-season crop and germinates poorly in cold soil, so patience pays dividends.
Harvesting
Harvest Serendipity ears when the husks are bright green and tightly wrapped, silks have turned brown and dried slightly, and kernels are full and milky when punctured with a thumbnail (roughly 82 days after planting). Check ears by carefully peeling back a small section of husk to confirm kernel color and fullness without fully exposing them. Pick ears in the cool morning when sugar content is highest, twisting and snapping them downward from the stalk with a quick, confident motion. Use or refrigerate harvested ears immediately; their exceptional holding ability means they'll stay sweet for several days, but flavor peaks within a day or two of picking.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Zea mays
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Zea
Growth Habit
Upright
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (I)