Farmers plant sweet corn (Zea mays L. var. rugosa or saccharata) throughout various dates to ensure a continuous yield of corn ears suitable for sale in fresh produce markets and for processing purposes. The perishable nature of sweet corn necessitates timely harvesting of marketable ears. A consistent supply of desirable corn ears is crucial for the success of both the fresh market, where maximizing the sales period is essential, and the processing market, as processing facilities can only handle a limited amount of perishable ears at any given time.
Study finds sowing date irrelevant for sweet corn density in Midwest.
