Corn Sweet Silver Queen is a classic late-season white sweet corn beloved by gardeners and farmers' market growers alike. Known for its impressive 8-inch ears with 14 to 16 rows of tender, richly flavored white kernels, Silver Queen features excellent tip fill, dark green tight husks, and robust 7-foot plants. The variety offers a firm, creamy texture and hearty corn flavor with intermediate resistance to northern corn leaf blight and Stewart's wilt — making it one of the most dependable large-ear white sweet corn varieties in production. A Non-GMO hybrid, Silver Queen matures in approximately 75 days and is excellent for fresh eating, farmers' markets, freezing, and canning.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 10/25. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.

Why Choose Silver Queen Sweet Corn?

• Classic Large White Ears: 8-inch ears with 14–16 rows of plump, creamy white kernels — a benchmark white sweet corn variety for home gardens and markets.
• Excellent Tip Fill: Well-filled ears from base to tip with dark green, tight husks that keep ears fresh and attractive at harvest.
• Disease Resistance: Intermediate resistance to northern corn leaf blight and Stewart's wilt — dependable performance across variable conditions.
• Rich, Hearty Corn Flavor: Firm, creamy texture with the full, traditional sweet corn flavor that made Silver Queen a household name.
• 7-Foot Productive Plants: Vigorous, tall plants with abundant dark flags — impressive and high-yielding in the garden.
• Versatile: Outstanding for fresh eating, farmers' markets, freezing, and canning.
• Non-GMO Hybrid: Created through controlled cross-pollination — not genetically modified.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best ear development and sweetness.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost before planting. Requires warm soil for optimal germination — wait until soil temps reach 65°F or above.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil is warm. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches wide. Thin to 10–12 inches apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for good pollination.
• Isolation: Isolate from other corn varieties by at least 250 feet or stagger planting dates to prevent cross-pollination.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist — about 1 to 1.5 inches per week. Especially critical during tasseling and ear fill.
• Fertilizing: Heavy feeder — apply balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress with nitrogen at knee height and again at tasseling.
• Harvesting: Ready in approximately 75 days. Harvest when silks are brown and dry and kernels are plump and milky when punctured. Eat, freeze, or can within 1–2 days of harvest — sugar converts to starch quickly.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh on the Cob: Boil or steam ears for 4–6 minutes and serve with butter and salt — Silver Queen's creamy white kernels are exceptional eaten fresh at peak ripeness.
• Grilling: Grill ears in husks over medium heat for 15–20 minutes for smoky-sweet caramelized white corn.
• Freezing: Blanch ears 4 minutes, cool in ice water, cut kernels from cob, and freeze in airtight bags for up to 12 months — excellent freeze quality.
• Canning: Pressure can whole kernel Silver Queen corn for long-term pantry storage — beautiful white kernels make for visually striking canned corn.
• Creamed Corn: Simmer fresh Silver Queen kernels with butter and cream for a rich, naturally sweet Southern-style creamed corn.
• Corn Chowder: Add fresh or frozen Silver Queen kernels to a cream-based chowder with potatoes and bacon for a hearty, naturally sweet soup.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested sweet corn kernels, not seeds. Per 1 medium ear / approx. 90g cooked white sweet corn.)

• Calories: 99
• Total Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 15mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
• Total Sugars: 6.8g
• Protein: 3.5g
• Vitamin C: 6.2mg (7% Daily Value)
• Folate: 36mcg (9% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 270mg (6% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Hybrid Seed Note: Silver Queen is a non-GMO hybrid variety created through controlled cross-pollination. Seeds saved from hybrid plants will not reliably reproduce the parent variety. New seeds are recommended each season for consistent results.
• Germination Note: Requires warm soil (65°F or above) for optimal germination. Cold soil significantly reduces germination rates.
• Isolation Note: Isolate from other corn varieties by at least 250 feet or stagger planting dates to prevent cross-pollination.
• Harvest Timing: Sweet corn is best harvested at peak milk stage and eaten or processed within 1–2 days. Sugar converts to starch quickly after harvest.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored corn seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific planting guidance.

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