White Sweet Kernels
Produces attractive ears filled with glossy white kernels and a traditional sweet corn flavor.
Silver Queen Sweet Corn Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Silver Queen Sweet Corn Seeds
Silver Queen Sweet Corn is a popular white sweet corn variety known for its tender, creamy-textured kernels and delicious traditional sweet corn flavor. It produces attractive ears filled with glossy white kernels, typically arranged in 14–16 rows. This late-season variety is suitable for home vegetable gardens, fresh eating, cooking, canning, and freezing. Its tall green plants add productive growth to sunny vegetable garden spaces.
White Sweet Corn
Creamy Kernels
Late-Season Variety
Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Tender Creamy Texture
Known for its tender kernels and creamy texture, making it suitable for a variety of meals.
Large Corn Ears
Develops ears approximately 8 inches long, commonly featuring 14–16 rows of white kernels.
Multiple Culinary Uses
Ideal for fresh eating, grilling, boiling, canning, and freezing after harvest.
Product Highlights
Classic white sweet corn variety
Glossy white kernels
Tender and creamy texture
Approximately 8-inch ears
Typically 14–16 kernel rows
Late-season corn variety
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Excellent for cooking and freezing
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Zea mays (sweet corn) |
| Common Name | Silver Queen Sweet Corn; White Sweet Corn |
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Variety | Silver Queen |
| Sweet Corn Type | Normal Sugary (su) |
| Plant Type | Warm-Season Annual |
| Growth Habit | Tall, upright stalks |
| Kernel Color | White |
| Ear Length | Approximately 8 inches |
| Kernel Rows | Approximately 14–16 rows |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 88–94 days |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual; not classified by perennial hardiness zones |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing outdoors |
| Sowing Depth | 1–1.5 inches |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–85°F (18–29°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, at least 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering, especially during tasseling and ear development |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 9–12 inches between plants |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 30–36 inches |
| Harvest Season | Late summer to early fall, depending on planting time |
| Harvest Uses | Fresh eating, boiling, grilling, canning, and freezing |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost or suitable organic matter before planting.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost or suitable organic matter before planting.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Directly sow Silver Queen Sweet Corn seeds approximately 1–1.5 inches deep. Space seeds according to the recommended planting distance.
Directly sow Silver Queen Sweet Corn seeds approximately 1–1.5 inches deep. Space seeds according to the recommended planting distance.
Step 3: Arrange Plants in Blocks
Plant corn in blocks of at least three to four short rows rather than one long row. This helps improve wind pollination and ear development.
Plant corn in blocks of at least three to four short rows rather than one long row. This helps improve wind pollination and ear development.
Step 4: Water and Maintain
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Provide adequate nutrients and keep weeds under control during plant development.
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Provide adequate nutrients and keep weeds under control during plant development.
Step 5: Harvest the Ears
Harvest when the silks turn brown and the kernels are plump and milky when gently punctured. Pick at the appropriate stage for the best eating quality.
Harvest when the silks turn brown and the kernels are plump and milky when gently punctured. Pick at the appropriate stage for the best eating quality.
Enjoy Fresh White Sweet Corn with Silver Queen
Grow Silver Queen Sweet Corn for its attractive white kernels, tender texture, and traditional sweet corn flavor. This productive garden variety is a wonderful choice for home vegetable growers who enjoy fresh corn and homemade meals. Provide full sunlight, fertile soil, regular watering, and proper spacing for healthy plant growth and well-developed ears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful answers about Silver Queen Sweet Corn maturity, pollination, and harvesting.
How many days does Silver Queen sweet corn take to mature?
Silver Queen Sweet Corn generally takes approximately 88–94 days to mature, depending on growing conditions and the seed source. Harvest when the ears are filled with plump kernels and the silks have turned brown.
Why should Silver Queen corn be planted in blocks instead of single rows?
Corn is wind-pollinated, meaning pollen must reach the silks for kernels to develop. Planting Silver Queen in several short rows or blocks improves pollination and helps produce well-filled ears.
How do you know when Silver Queen sweet corn is ready to harvest?
Silver Queen corn is generally ready when the silks turn brown and dry, the ears feel full, and the kernels release milky juice when punctured. Harvest promptly at the milk stage for tender kernels and good flavor.