Sweet Corn American Dream F1 Seed
Best bicolor sweet corn for home gardeners seeking award-winning flavor.
Discover the award-winning American Dream F1 Sweet Corn Seed, a hybrid variety celebrated for its exceptional eating quality and flavor. This variety boasts very tender kernels and a strong, clean plant structure that grows to about 6 feet. Expect attractive bicolor kernels protected by good husk coverage, maturing in approximately 78 days. This high-quality vegetable seed offers reliable performance and is recommended for direct sowing in spring for a bountiful harvest. Isolation is advised for optimal results.
$9.83
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
Maturation Days
78
/ Days
Who it's for
- Home gardeners prioritizing flavor and tender texture for fresh eating
- Busy cooks needing corn that stays sweet after harvest
- Market growers seeking consistent yields and reliable plant growth
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space for isolation distances
- Early-season planters in regions with cold, wet spring soil
- Budget-conscious growers looking for inexpensive, open-pollinated seed options
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Exceptional sweetness and tender texture define this award-winning hybrid variety.
Disease Resistance
Intermediate NCLB resistance provides a reliable safety net for home growers.
Plant Structure
Sturdy six-foot stalks offer a clean, manageable growth habit for gardens.
Husk Protection
Robust husk coverage keeps kernels well-shielded from pests and environmental stress.
Growth Predictability
Hybrid vigor ensures consistent, uniform maturation across the entire crop.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward direct sowing requirements make this accessible for most skill levels.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
78 Days
Plant Height
72 inches
Seeding Depth
1.25-1.5 inches
Soil Temperature
65-70°F
Germination Days
6-12 Days
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Spacing in Row
8-12 inches
Spacing Between Rows
2-3 feet
Features
- Award-winning AAS Winner variety
- Exceptional eating quality and flavor
- Very tender kernel texture
- Strong, clean plant structure
- Attractive bicolor kernels
- Good husk protection
- Intermediate NCLB resistance
- Hybrid vigor for reliable performance
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Harris Seeds Sweet Corn American Dream F1 for its exceptional flavor and reliability. Customers consistently report superb sweetness and tenderness, noting the taste surpasses standard varieties. A key strength is its dependable performance, highlighted by outstanding germination rates near one hundred percent, leading to uniform, vigorous growth. This robust F1 hybrid delivers high yields of perfectly formed ears, simplifying harvest schedules due to consistent maturity timing. While the initial cost is noted, the prolific yield and unparalleled flavor confirm excellent value. This corn establishes itself as a top choice for growers seeking delicious, dependable results.
Know before you buy
The F1 designation indicates that this is a first-generation hybrid, specifically bred to combine the best traits of two parent lines. This results in hybrid vigor, which provides you with more uniform growth, reliable yields, and improved disease resistance compared to open-pollinated varieties.
Isolation is recommended because corn is wind-pollinated. If you grow different types of corn—such as field corn or other sweet corn varieties—in close proximity, cross-pollination can occur, which may negatively impact the flavor and texture of your kernels.
While this variety matures in approximately 78 days, you should look for visual cues like dark brown silks and full, plump kernels. You can test for ripeness by piercing a kernel with your thumbnail; if the liquid inside is milky, the corn is at its peak eating quality.
These seeds are best suited for direct sowing once your soil temperature reaches 65-70°F. Corn generally does not transplant well due to its sensitive root system, so direct sowing in your garden bed is the most reliable method for healthy growth.
NCLB stands for Northern Corn Leaf Blight, a common fungal disease that can cause lesions on leaves and reduce your overall harvest. Having intermediate resistance means the plant is better equipped to tolerate and withstand infection, helping you maintain a healthier crop throughout the season.
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