Serendipity Corn brings a remarkable dual-texture experience to the garden with its innovative TripleSweet hybrid breeding that produces 8-inch bicolor ears in just 80-89 days. Each ear showcases 16 to 18 rows of white and yellow kernels, with 25% being supersweet sh2 kernels that offer extraordinary sweetness and extended shelf life alongside 75% sugary enhanced kernels for balanced flavor. Growing 6-7 feet tall with sturdy upright stalks, this hybrid thrives across zones 2-10 and delivers exceptional eating quality with superior holding ability that sets it apart from typical sweet corn varieties.
15
Full Sun
Moderate
2-10
84in H x ?in W
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The genius of Serendipity lies in its TripleSweet technology that combines two different kernel types on every ear, creating layers of sweetness and texture that evolve as you eat. While most sweet corn loses its flavor quickly after harvest, this hybrid maintains its quality for up to a week refrigerated thanks to those supersweet sh2 kernels. The substantial 8-inch ears with their neat rows of bicolor kernels make for impressive harvests from towering stalks that can reach 7 feet tall.
Serendipity excels as fresh eating corn where its dual-kernel system creates a complex sweetness profile perfect for corn on the cob, grilling, or adding to summer salads and salsas. The supersweet kernels provide intense bursts of flavor while the sugary enhanced kernels contribute tender texture and balanced sweetness, making it ideal for both immediate consumption and dishes requiring longer cooking times.
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Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before desired transplant date, taking care not to let starts become root bound and handling roots gently during transplanting to avoid damage.
Transplant when soil has warmed and danger of frost has passed, maintaining proper spacing and ensuring roots aren't damaged during the process.
Sow seeds directly 1 inch deep in furrows prepared 6-8 inches deep with fertilizer worked in, then backfilled before planting. Space seeds 6-8 inches apart initially for later thinning, or use final spacing of 4-15 inches depending on garden space.
Harvest when kernels are full and milky and ears feel firm with a blunt or rounded tip, typically 80-89 days from sowing. The browning and drying of ear silks also indicates maturity. Pull ears downward while twisting to remove them from the stalk, checking plants daily during harvest season especially when temperatures exceed 85°F to capture peak flavor before kernels become starchy.
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