Avalon Corn
Best white corn for home gardeners seeking disease-resistant, high-quality harvests.
Discover Avalon Corn, a premium hybrid variety from Territorial Seed Company, celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and tender texture. This white corn matures in 82 days, producing hefty 8-inch ears with flawless, ivory kernels. Its Triplesweet™ holding capacity ensures sweetness lasts longer after harvest. Avalon offers superior eating quality and is resistant to Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, and Stewart's Wilt, making it a reliable choice for your garden. It thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+60%
Above average
Days to Maturity
82
/ days
Who it's for
- Gourmet home cooks prioritizing flavor and creamy texture
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Small-plot growers needing high-yield, sturdy plants
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space for isolation zones
- Low-maintenance growers wanting to avoid pest management
- Busy families unable to process harvests immediately
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Triplesweet technology delivers a sugary crunch that holds up after harvest.
Disease Resistance
Robust protection against blight and wilt ensures a reliable seasonal yield.
Harvest Consistency
Hybrid genetics produce uniform eight-inch ears with predictable maturity timelines.
Growth Reliability
High germination rates make this a dependable choice for home gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Tender ivory kernels perform beautifully in fresh salads or grilled dishes.
Cultivation Ease
Standard spacing requirements make it accessible for most backyard vegetable plots.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
82 days
Seed Depth
1–2 inches
Seed Spacing
4 inches
Thin Plants to
8–12 inches
Row Spacing
24–30 inches
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
1 year
Soil pH Requirement
6.0-7.0
Features
- Exceptional sweetness and tender texture
- Long-lasting sweetness after harvest
- Resistant to common corn diseases
- Premium eating quality
- Hefty 8-inch ears
- Flawless ivory kernels
- Hybrid variety for consistent results
- Ultimate white corn
What customers say
Customers consistently praise Avalon corn for its exceptional quality, highlighting the superior sweetness and tender texture that make it a garden favorite. The primary sentiment revolves around reliability; growers report outstanding germination rates and robust plant vigor, ensuring a successful harvest even in shorter growing seasons. This variety delivers on its promise of early maturity without sacrificing flavor, making it a highly valued addition to the home garden.
Know before you buy
Avalon corn matures in 82 days from planting. It is an annual variety best suited for spring planting.
The Triplesweet variety is engineered to maintain its sugar content for a longer period after harvest. This means you don't have to rush to eat or process the corn immediately after picking to enjoy its peak sweetness.
Yes, this variety performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. Ensure your planting site receives full sun for optimal growth.
Plant seeds at a depth of 1–2 inches, spaced 4 inches apart. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them to 8–12 inches apart, with rows spaced 24–30 inches apart to ensure proper airflow.
Yes, Avalon is specifically bred for resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, and Stewart's Wilt, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to these issues.
No, Avalon is a hybrid variety. Seeds saved from hybrid plants will not grow true to the parent plant and will likely result in inconsistent quality and yield.
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