vegetable variety in zone 6b
Honey Select sweet corn in zone 6b
Honey Select · 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 Honey Select
Extremely sweet, tender; supersweet (sh2) yellow corn. Fresh, freezing, the corn-on-the-cob favorite. Holds sweetness 14+ days, but isolation from other corn types required for purity.
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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Honey Select in adjacent zones
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- Silver Queen
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Frequently asked questions
- Will Honey Select sweet corn grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Honey Select is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 6b.
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