Sugar Buns Corn
Best early-maturing choice for home gardeners seeking sweet, disease-resistant corn.
Sugar Buns Corn is an early-maturing yellow sweet corn variety, ready in 70-80 days. This hybrid SE/se type produces 5-6 foot tall plants yielding 7 ½ inch ears with tender kernels and a rich, creamy sweetness. Its sugar-enhanced trait delays sugar-to-starch conversion, keeping the corn sweet longer after harvest. It also offers resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Stewart's Wilt. For optimal growth, plant in blocks of at least four rows and ensure soil temperatures are at least 70°F for germination.
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
Plant Height
56
/ – feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a fast harvest for early summer meals
- Home cooks prioritizing intense sweetness and tender kernel texture
- Urban gardeners with limited space or windy growing conditions
Who should skip it
- Small-plot growers unable to isolate crops from other corn
- Farmers in cooler climates with short, chilly spring seasons
- Families needing high-volume yields for large-scale canning or freezing
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Early maturity window ensures a quick turnaround for your summer garden.
Flavor Longevity
Sugar-enhanced genetics keep kernels sweet long after they leave the stalk.
Disease Resilience
Strong resistance to common blights protects your crop from seasonal setbacks.
Space Efficiency
Compact five-foot stalks fit well in smaller backyard vegetable patches.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprouting requires warm soil to reach full potential.
Pollination Requirements
Block planting is mandatory for successful ear development and kernel fill.
Key Specs
Plant Height
5–6 feet
Ear Length
7 ½ inches
Seed Spacing
4 inches
Row Spacing
24–30 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
65–85°F
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Days to Maturity
75 days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Features
- Earlier maturing yellow sweet corn
- Extended sweetness retention
- Tender kernels with creamy sweetness
- Resistant to common corn diseases
- Hybrid SE/se trait
- Compact plant height
- Wind-pollinated for block planting
- Good for direct sowing or transplanting
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate Sugar Buns Corn for its exceptional quality, highlighting the superior sweetness and tender texture that elevates the home growing experience. The primary theme is the reliable performance and ease of cultivation. Customers frequently report excellent germination rates and vigorous plant growth, making this variety a rewarding choice even for novice growers. This corn delivers a premium eating experience, solidifying its reputation as a must grow favorite.
Know before you buy
Sugar Buns is an early-maturing variety that typically reaches maturity in about 75 days.
Corn is wind-pollinated, so planting in blocks of at least four rows ensures that pollen is effectively transferred between stalks, resulting in well-filled ears rather than patchy ones.
The SE/se hybrid trait slows down the conversion of natural sugars into starch after the corn is picked. This means your harvest will retain its creamy sweetness and tender texture for longer after you bring it in from the garden.
No, this variety is not suitable for containers. It requires a garden bed with enough space for proper root development and block planting to ensure successful pollination.
For optimal germination, ensure your soil temperature is between 65°F and 85°F. Planting in soil that is too cold can significantly reduce your success rate.
Yes, Sugar Buns is bred with resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Stewart's Wilt, which helps protect your crop from these common garden issues.
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