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Silver Queen Corn Seeds For Planting (Zea mays)

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ALL ABOUT THIS CORN

SEED COUNT

180 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Silver Queen corn is renowned for its tender, sweet white kernels, set in 14 to 16 rows on each cob. This hybrid variety, with its long ears, boasts a milky juice ideal for various culinary uses. It's particularly favored in the South for its taste and is considered worth the wait due to its limited season.


The history of Silver Queen corn traces back to the 1950s and 1960s when it was developed as one of the first widely appreciated sweet corn hybrids. Its popularity soared due to its unique sweetness, a trait resulting from a high sugar content, making it distinct from newer sugary enhanced cultivars. Silver Queen's development marked a significant moment in sweet corn farming, becoming a beloved choice along the East Coast and in Southern markets, where it continues to be celebrated for its flavor.

ALL ABOUT THIS CORN

SEED COUNT

180 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Silver Queen corn is renowned for its tender, sweet white kernels, set in 14 to 16 rows on each cob. This hybrid variety, with its long ears, boasts a milky juice ideal for various culinary uses. It's particularly favored in the South for its taste and is considered worth the wait due to its limited season.


The history of Silver Queen corn traces back to the 1950s and 1960s when it was developed as one of the first widely appreciated sweet corn hybrids. Its popularity soared due to its unique sweetness, a trait resulting from a high sugar content, making it distinct from newer sugary enhanced cultivars. Silver Queen's development marked a significant moment in sweet corn farming, becoming a beloved choice along the East Coast and in Southern markets, where it continues to be celebrated for its flavor.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

Can soak overnight, but not required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily.

GERMINATION

Quick to germinate in 5 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 6’ to 8' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 18” to 24" wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 8” to 12” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 30" apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 7” to 8” ears.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Zea mays

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

90 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

Can soak overnight, but not required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily.

GERMINATION

Quick to germinate in 5 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 6’ to 8' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 18” to 24" wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space plants 8” to 12” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space rows 30" apart.

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 7” to 8” ears.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Zea mays

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

90 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?