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American Dream Sweet Corn
Corn Sweet American Dream - 2018 AAS Edible-Vegetable Winner
Corn Sweet American Dream 2018 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
American Dream Sweet CornCorn Sweet American Dream - 2018 AAS Edible-Vegetable WinnerCorn Sweet American Dream 2018 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner

Corn, Sweet American Dream

2018 Edible- Vegetable Winner

AAS Judges selected American Dream as their top trial choice and it just so happens to come from the same company that introduced Honey ‘N Pearl, an AAS winner from 1988. In a tight trial, American Dream was pitted up against Honey ‘N Pearl and came through as the winner! With its excellent germination, very tender, super sweet kernels, this newbie will make a great addition to the home garden. American Dream matures slightly earlier than the comparisons and produces vigorous, healthy plants with cobs that have good tip fill of bi-colored kernels. Plants grow 6-7 feet tall and mature in 77 days after planting the seed. Perfect fresh, roasted, grilled, canned or frozen.
 

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Categories: 2018, Corn, Sweet, Edibles/Vegetables, National
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Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Award Type: National Winner
Class: Corn
Variety Name: American Dream
Genus: Zea
Species: Mays
Year: 2018
Common Name: Sweet Corn
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc
Close Market Comparison: Xtratender 277A, Honey ‘N Pearl

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Tall, upright
Fruit Color (Harvest): Bicolor
Fruit Shape: Cylinder
Fruit Size: 7 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Very tender and sweet
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: NCLB; Moderate Tolerance

IN THE GARDEN

Garden Spacing: 8 inches per plant
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 77

HOW TO GROW

American Dream has an excellent and highly adaptable growing habit. This corn produces similarly from the Southern California Desert to the fields of Ontario, Canada. American Dream is the peak of eating quality in sweet corn, excellent bite depth, tenderness, and sweetness.

JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS

  • “Great garden performance”
  • “The taste was so sweet and tender”
  • “Good tip fill”
  • “Nice bi-color kernels”
  • “Nice erect healthy plants with nice 8 inch ears”
  • “Very good taste”
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  1. Dean Olson – 09/17/2020

    Very experienced corn and vegetable gardener, grew for 2020 season in NW Wisconsin. Planted in fresh-tilled soil, 12 row square planting , 12″ apart, 32″ rows. Fertilized and weeded as is customary for sweet corn. Waited until soil very warm, planted 6-15-2020.
    Some observations:
    All the cobs are small for sweet corn, which is bad for yield but they handle quite nicely on a dinnerplate. Plant height is correspondingly on the low end for a sweet corn variety, mine were planted in full sun with plenty of fertilizer and water, so I know I maximized inputs to growth. Do NOT recommend if you are looking for maximum yield. Try something like Burpee “Triple Crown” or many others..
    Tip fill, disease resistance, etc were very good, which is normal for newer hybrids.
    Kernels are super sweet and extra tender, as advertised
    My corn had a wider variety of maturation dates than normal, ususally it all ready within two or three days, and very little was ready in 77 days despite normal weather. This actually was good since I was harvesting for family and friends, not market , so we ate off the planting for some time. Taste and texture hold very well in the field after ripening, which they should for how much sugar is in them

    • All-America Selections – 09/21/2020

      Thank you for your response, Dean. Your comments about yield, maturation date, etc. are factual, especially for commercial purposes. Since AAS tests for home garden usage, not commercial, the American Dream is an ideal choice for homeowners wanting an excellent sweet corn variety that is delicious and matures over a longer time frame.

  2. John McCann – 06/14/2020

    I grow this in Phoenix, AZ. Does great. Just need to give plenty of water and nitrogen. The taste of this corn is unbelievable. Kids can’t stop eating it.

  3. Britney & Jeff – 06/15/2019

    This was our first year growing this corn, but it will be our go to from now on. It was super easy to grow. It was healthy, and even when a strong wind came through our garden blowing most of everything over, this continued growing to maturity. Great size and the taste is out of this world. Best corn we have ever had! We’re going to see if we can squeeze in another crop this season, because nothing else compares now. Our only regret is we didn’t grow more!

  4. Mickey Penrod – 08/02/2018

    American Dream is everything the description says it is. Checked yesterday to find the reality of this corn!!!

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