Merit Sweet Corn: ( 80 Days ) Merit is a popular yellow hybrid with ears about 8 to 9 inches long and up to 20 rows of kernels. Stalks grow about 5 ft. tall. A popular yellow hybrid for roadside and local markets, Merit has exceptional flavor. Great for eating fresh, freezing or canning.Tolerant to common smut, bacterial wilt, corn leaf blight and mosiac virus.