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Corn Seeds - Silver Queen

Large bounty of the most popular sweet, white variety

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Zea mays

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 80 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 96 to 108 inches

Silver Queen is a classic, and the best white sweet corn variety available in the market. A very high yielder, Silver Queen Corn Seeds produce 8 to 9 inch ears on 8 foot stalks - each ear contains 14 to 16 rows of sweet mouth-watering white kernels.

  • • Hybrid, white
  • • Crisp, late season variety, sweeter than yellow corn, disease resistant
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 to 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 15 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 125
1/4 Pound 500

Planting Guide

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Corn Seeds - Silver Queen

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Corn Seeds - Silver Queen FAQs

Is Silver Queen Corn resistant to animals or disease?

Silver Queen Corn shows resistance to Common Rust, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, Stewart’s Wilt, and Northern Corn Leaf Blight, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Silver Queen Corn?

Silver Queen Corn is a hybrid seed.

How big will Silver Queen Corn get?

Silver Queen Corn grows to 8 to 9 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Silver Queen Corn?

Silver Queen Corn has a flavor profile described as delicately sweet and slightly nutty and buttery.

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