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Butter and Sugar
Corn
CornZea mays 'Butter and Sugar'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 78 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
This beloved bicolor variety creates a stunning visual display with alternating yellow and white kernels on each ear. Known for its exceptional sweetness and tender texture, Butter and Sugar combines the best qualities of both yellow and white corn varieties. Perfect for gardeners who want both beauty and flavor in their sweet corn harvest.
Planting
Direct seed when soil temperature is consistently 60°F or higher. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for proper pollination.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Corn earworm, Japanese beetles, corn rootworm, aphids. Common diseases: Gray leaf spot, common smut, bacterial wilt.