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Mirai

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Mirai

Corn

Zea mays 'Mirai'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 82 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 10" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • Overview

    A revolutionary yellow sweet corn hybrid that represents the cutting edge of corn breeding, combining incredible tenderness with sweetness that intensifies rather than diminishes after harvest. Mirai produces beautiful golden ears with exceptional kernel quality and extended harvest window, staying tender and sweet longer than traditional varieties. This Japanese-developed variety has quickly gained popularity among discerning gardeners who want the absolute best in sweet corn technology and flavor.

  • Planting

    Direct sow when soil reaches 60°F. Plant in blocks for best pollination. Isolate from other corn varieties.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 10" apart. Germination: 5-8.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Corn earworm, European corn borer, corn rootworm, birds. Common diseases: Stewart's wilt, gray leaf spot, southern corn leaf blight.