- Bodacious Hybrid R/M is one of the latest developing varieties of corn with yellow kernals, a sweet flavor, and very tall stalks.
80-90 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Bodacious Hybrid R/M (treated) Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Resistant to Common Rust, Maize Dwarf / Mosaic Virus, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Stewart’s Wilt. Discover the super sweet flavor of Bodacious Hybrid Corn. Produces huge yields of long 8-inch ears with a 2-inch diameter. Up to 18 rows of bright yellow kernals. The Bodacious Hybrid variety of corn seeds grow to be seven foot tall stalks, which provide large ears of yellow corn with a sweet flavor, growing up to eight inches. The Bodacious Hybrid is mature after eighty to ninety days, making this one of the latest varieties of corn seed. Packet sizes available for untreated seeds ~150 seeds/oz.
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SYN means Synergistic or Triple Sweet. 75% sugary enhanced kernels and 25% Super sweet kernels. SE means sugary enhanced.
Begin by sowing directly outdoors, 1 1/2 inches deep with four inches between seeds and thirty inches between rows. When choosing a site in your garden, keep the sun in mind; these tall stalks have potential to block the sunlight from other plants. While growing, the crops will need one to one and a half inches of water. When the kernels are firm, the ear is ripe. To harvest, firmly pull the ear downwards while twisting. The unhusked ears can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.
Bodacious Hybrid adapts well to northern climates. Matures early. Once silks appear, wait three weeks and then harvest! A period of seven days after maturity is the best time to harvest. Perfect for all culinary applications, including roasting, steaming, boiling, grilling, etc. Retains its sweetness for up to a week and a half after the ears have been picked.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Zea mays |
| Bodacious Hybrid R/M (treated) Corn Color: | Yellow |
| Bodacious Hybrid R/M (treated) Corn Flavor: | Sugary Enhanced (se) - Sweeter and more tender than (su) corn, and the conversion of sugar to starch is slower, so can be picked and stored for almost a week before eating. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-90 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | list preferences here |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: | Yes |
Other Info
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Corn Type: | Sweet - Sweet Corn is the most popular corn for eating as corn on the cob or corn niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early before the sugars turn to starch. This is your classic barbeque and picnic summer corn. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 80 to 95 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant toCommon Rust, Maize Dwarf / Mosaic Virus, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Stewart’s Wilt. Susceptible to corn wireworms, cutworms, and fungal diseases Light Yellow Kernals |
| Special Use: | Canning or Freezing - This variety may be stored by canning or freezing to be used throughout the year. |
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