Silver Queen Sweet Corn Seeds – Vegetable Plant
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Estimated Delivery:May 11 - May 15
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Silver Queen Sweet Corn is a popular and reliable hybrid known for its tender, creamy-white kernels and exceptional flavor. This variety produces uniform ears ideal for fresh eating, grilling, and freezing. With strong disease resistance and high productivity, it performs well in both home gardens and small farms.
Features and Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual grain crop
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Variety: Silver Queen Sweet Corn (Hybrid)
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Growth Habit: Tall, upright stalks producing large, uniform ears
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Maturity: 90–92 days after planting
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Kernel Color: Creamy white
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Ear Length: Approximately 8–9 inches
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Growing Season: Warm season crop
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
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Sowing Months:
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Zones 4–6: April–June
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Zones 7–9: March–May
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Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loam with pH 6.0–6.8
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Watering: Regular deep watering during growth and ear formation
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Fertilizer Needs: Balanced fertilizer high in nitrogen during early stages
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Spacing: Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep, 9–12 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart
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Uses: Fresh table use, grilling, canning, and freezing