vegetable variety in zone 6b
Bodacious sweet corn in zone 6b
Bodacious · Zea mays var. saccharata
- Zone
- 6b -5°F to 0°F
- Growing season
- 190 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 100
The verdict
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About Bodacious
Very sweet, tender yellow corn; sugar-enhanced (se) hybrid. Fresh, freezing. Holds sweetness in the field 7-10 days, much longer than older types. Popular home-garden choice.
Critical timing for zone 6b
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Common challenges in zone 6b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ Stink bugs
Modified care for zone 6b
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Bodacious in adjacent zones
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- Country Gentleman
Sweet, milky, classic shoepeg-style; small white kernels in irregular pattern (no rows). Heritage 1890s Americ…
- Honey Select
Extremely sweet, tender; supersweet (sh2) yellow corn. Fresh, freezing, the corn-on-the-cob favorite. Holds sw…
- Silver Queen
Sweet, classic late-season white corn; the Southern heirloom standard. Fresh, boiled, grilled. Standard sugary…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Bodacious sweet corn grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Bodacious is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 6b.
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