- A well known late season tender sweet corn that is legendary for its juicy white kernels.
Corn Seeds - Sweet - Silver Queen F1 Hybrid
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88 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Resistant to Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, Stewart’s Wilt. Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet Corn is a late season sweet corn that is legendary for its juicy white kernels that are born in 14-16 rows on 8-9 inch ears. It's a little later in the season by a week than most sweet corn, but well worth the wait. Rich and complex old-fashioned corn flavor. Excellent tip fill. Tight husks help keep corn worms to a minimum. ~120 seeds/oz.
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Silver Queen (su) Hybrid Sweet Corn
Stalks can reach 8 foot tall. Resistant to Southern corn leaf blight caused by Bipolaris maydis, Northern corn leaf blight caused by Exserohilum turcicum, Common rust caused by Puccinia sorghi and tewarts wilt caused by Pantoea stewartii
- 0.5 oz - Approximately 60 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 508 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 2,031 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 10,155 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 50,775 Seeds
Basic Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Zea mays |
| Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet Corn Color: | White |
| Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet Corn Flavor: | Sugary (su) - A subcategory of sweet corn that is closest to 'old fashioned' corn on the cob flavor. Sugars convert to starch soon after picking, so best enjoyed freshly picked. |
Growing Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Annual: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 88 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-95 °F (16-35 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 1.5-2 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 96-108 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: | Yes |
Other Info
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Corn Type: | Sweet - Sweet Corn is the most popular corn for eating as corn on the cob or corn niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early before the sugars turn to starch. This is your classic barbeque and picnic summer corn. |
| Plant Width: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 80 to 95 days from direct sowing to harvesting ripe ears of corn. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, Stewart’s Wilt |
| Special Use: | Canning or Freezing - This variety may be stored by canning or freezing to be used throughout the year. |
