Silver Queen

Friday, 18 September 2009 13:19

One of the most popular and dependable hybrid sweet corns developed. Most popular white, 'su' sweet corn in America. Filled to the tip. Superior eating quality. Holds flavor longer than most varieties. Quality holds for several days to extend its fresh use. Ears are 8-1/2" long, filled with 14 to 16 rows of sweet snow white kernels and ark green husk. Seeds germinate poorly in cold soil, so don't rush the season! Early plantings can be started by setting out transplants or by pre-sprouting seeds. Wide adaptability and well suited for the Mid- Atlantic. 85 days to harvest. Bred to resist disease: Southern Leaf Blight, Northern Leaf Blight, and Stewart's Wilt Disease. Tolerant of the majority of leaf blights and of Stewart's wilt. Has some drought tolerance and better insect resistance than other hybrids. One of the best tasting white corn on the market. Zones: 3 - 9 annual Height: 8-9 feet Spacing: 10-12 inches between plants; 30-36 inches between rows Depth: 1-2 inches Spread: 15-18 inches Sun/Shade: full sun Germination: 5-8 days Days To Maturity: 85 Yield: 10 dozen ears/100 foot row Fruit: Small, white, sweet, tender kernels. 14-16 rows of white kernels per ear. "normal sugary" Go to table of corn varieties