Astronaut

Main season variety with excellent vigour and drought tolerance. Suitable for planting from the start to the middle of the season. Avoid areas where rust can be a problem. Good husk cover and excellent large cobs with good flavour.

85

Days to maturity

Approximate number of days from sowing to maturity

20

Row number

Crookham company

Medium

Plant height

Crookham company

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Varieties may differ within regions

Key Characteristics

  • SH2 Super sweet yellow
  • Main season variety
  • Excellent vigour and drought tolerance
  • Suitable for planting from start to mid-season
  • Good husk cover
  • Excellent large cobs with good flavour

Recommended for

  • Fresh
  • Processing

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Zoltán Markocsány

General manager (Elsoms Hungary)

zoltan.markocsany@elsoms.com

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