Bodacious is a widely grown yellow sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid sweet corn that became popular for combining excellent flavor with reliable garden performance. The sugary-enhanced genetics give sweeter kernels that hold their sweetness longer after harvest than standard types, while retaining the creamy texture and true corn flavor many gardeners prefer. Plants are vigorous and productive, growing about seven feet tall and producing large eight-inch ears filled with tender yellow kernels. Bodacious matures in the mid season, around 75 to 80 days, and shows good vigor in a range of soils. It is a favorite for home gardens, fresh markets, and freezing because of its balance of sweetness, tenderness, and dependable yields. It does not need isolation from most other se or su types.
Flavor Profile
Very sweet with a creamy, tender texture and full corn flavor; sugary-enhanced genes keep it sweet longer after picking.
Visual Characteristics
Vigorous stalks around seven feet tall bearing large eight-inch ears of golden-yellow kernels.
Growing Tips
A sugary-enhanced type that tolerates cooler soils better than supersweets; plant in blocks and harvest at the milk stage.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.