American Dream is an F1 hybrid sweet corn and the 2018 All-America Selections top choice. Plants reach 6–7 feet and produce bi-colour ears about 7–8 inches long. The kernels retain their sweetness for up to 10 days after harvest, giving home gardeners more flexibility at picking time.
Direct sow 1 inch deep after the last frost when soil reaches at least 60°F. Plant in blocks of four or five rows rather than one long row so wind pollination fills the ears evenly. Pick about 2 1/2–3 weeks after the silks appear, when they are dry and brown and the kernels are plump.
Features
2018 All-America Selections winner
Early harvest after late planting
Retains sweetness after harvest
Bi-colour ears
Ear size: 7–8 inches
Seed type: F1 hybrid
Seed count: 150 seeds
Germination: 7–14 days
Sowing time: Late spring after the last frost
Plant height: 6–7 feet
Sowing depth: 1 inch
Botanical name: Zea mays
Packet coverage: 30–40 feet of a single row, or five 8-foot rows
