Who Gets Kissed Sweet Corn
Best organic sweet corn for home gardeners in cooler climates.
Discover the exceptional taste of 'Who Gets Kissed Sweet Corn,' a sugary enhanced (se) variety perfect for organic gardens. This open-pollinated corn produces impressive 7-8 inch ears with excellent tip fill and husk coverage. Plants are compact, reaching 5-6 feet, and offer an extended harvest window. It germinates well in cooler soils and provides intermediate resistance to Common Rust and Smut, ensuring a reliable harvest. This annual vegetable thrives in full sun and moderate water conditions.
$4.15
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
7884
/ - days
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing flavor and tender kernel texture
- Organic gardeners committed to sustainable, non-GMO growing practices
- Planners seeking a predictable and consistent summer harvest
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners with limited room for isolation zones
- Cold-climate growers needing early-season planting options
- Busy harvesters unable to process produce immediately after picking
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Sugary enhanced genetics deliver a consistently sweet and tender eating experience.
Germination Reliability
Strong performance in cooler spring soils ensures a dependable garden start.
Disease Resilience
Intermediate resistance to rust and smut protects your harvest from common blights.
Space Efficiency
Compact plant height makes this an ideal choice for smaller organic plots.
Harvest Window
Extended maturity timing provides a longer period of fresh corn enjoyment.
Organic Suitability
Specifically bred to thrive within the constraints of organic growing systems.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
78-84 days
Type
Sugary enhanced (se)
Ear Size
7-8 inches
Pollen Type
Open-Pollinated
Seeding Depth
1-2 inches
Plant Spacing
10-12 inches (main season)
Disease Resistance
Intermediate Resistance to Common Rust, Smut
Plant Height
72 inches
Features
- Bred for organic growing systems
- Exceptional flavor and texture
- Good emergence in cooler soils
- Compact 5-6 foot plant height
- Extended harvest window
- Sugary enhanced sweetness
- Good tip fill and husk coverage
- Resistant to rust and smut
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Who Gets Kissed' sweet corn for its exceptional flavor. Gardeners report kernels are incredibly tender and sweet, often surpassing standard supermarket varieties. A key highlight is the seed's reliability; organic growers consistently achieve high germination rates and robust growth, even in difficult climates. The charming color variation adds to its appeal for both family and market gardens. This variety is viewed as a premium, high-reward crop that justifies the effort. The consensus is that this is a must-try for anyone seeking truly gourmet sweet corn, leading to high repurchase intent and strong recommendations.
Know before you buy
The sugary enhanced (se) designation means this variety has been bred for a higher sugar content and a creamier texture than traditional sweet corn. It remains tender longer after harvest, giving you a wider window to enjoy the ears at their peak sweetness.
Yes, 'Who Gets Kissed' is specifically noted for its ability to germinate well in cooler soils. This makes it a reliable choice for earlier spring planting compared to many other sweet corn varieties that require warmer ground.
These plants reach a compact height of 5 to 6 feet. For optimal growth, you should space your seeds 10 to 12 inches apart in rows that receive full sun.
Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety, which means you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons. It is also specifically bred to perform well within organic growing systems.
This variety offers intermediate resistance to both Common Rust and Smut. While no corn is entirely immune to these issues, this resistance helps ensure a more reliable and productive harvest throughout the season.
You can expect to harvest your corn between 78 and 84 days after planting. The variety is known for having an extended harvest window, so you won't have to pick every ear at the exact same moment.
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