We began growing sweet corn in 1964. Soon after the Herrle name became
known for its "fresh from the field" sweet corn.
 To
provide for our customers’ varying taste and texture
preferences, we grow over twenty different varieties
of sweet corn. We plant our sweet corn over a ten week time
period, thus allowing our customers to enjoy fresh sweet corn
from mid July through to mid October, weather permitting.
Since the 1980’s, research and crop development have revolutionized the sweet corn industry. Today, there are three main classifications of sweet corn: Sugary Enhanced, Super Sweet and Gourmet Sweet.
Although sweet corn can be Yellow, Bi-colour (Yellow &
White), or White, we grow only Yellow and Bi-colour varieties.
The
Peaches & Cream Myth...
Peaches & Cream was the name given to one of the first
Bi-colour varieties of sweet corn, grown in the 1970’s.
This variety is generally no longer grown as many new Bi-colour
varieties, such as
Navajo, and Absolte
are far
superior. Today, many Bi-colour varieties are erroneously
labeled Peaches and Cream.
In
our Farm Market, since we offer a selection of sweet corn
varieties, all of our sweet corn bins are labeled with the
variety, colour and classification. This enables our customers
to make an educated choice when selecting their corn.
SWEET
CORN CLASSIFICATIONS
1.
S.E. - SUGARY ENHANCED
· Available first in the season due to
its ability to tolerate cooler spring soils
· 20-30% sugar content
· “Sweet and tender”
· Recommended cooking: 5-7 minutes in boiling water
· can be refrigerated for a few days
2.
S.H.2 – SUPER SWEET
· available mid to end season
· 30-52% sugar content
· “Very sweet and crunchy”
· longer cooking time required – 10-12 minutes
in boiling water
· can be refrigerated for up to a week without any
deterioration in taste
3.
S.E*S.H.2 – GOURMET SWEET
· available mid to end season
· 30-50% sugar content
· “Very sweet and tender”
· Combines the tenderness of a Sugary Enhanced and
the sweetness of a Super Sweet.
· Recommended cooking: 7-10 minutes in boiling water
· Has the improved shelf life of a Super Sweet and
can be refrigerated for up to a week without any deterioration
in taste
For
large orders or more information, please contact
us.
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