Silver Queen Hybrid White Sweet Corn Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Prepare the soil with compost or other organic matter. One week after frost or when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees F, plant the corn 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Planting blocks of four short rows ensures good pollination. Germination should take place in 5-6 days. For companion planting benefits, plant the Silver Queen sweet corn seed with cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that like shade also do well with corn. Avoid planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: After the corn emerges, keep it moist and carefully remove weeds; since corn cannot fight against weeds, mulch may be beneficial. Additional organic matter or compost helps growth, since corn is a heavy feeder. Keep in mind that corn has shallow roots which can easily become damaged by hoeing. Watch out for pests, as corn attracts many problematic insects and animals.
Harvesting: About three weeks after the corn silk appears, it will begin to turn brown; this signals that the corn is nearly ripe. When the kernels of sweet corn release a milky substance when pierced, they are ready to be harvested. If the substance is clear, they are not ready; if nothing comes out of the kernel, the optimum time for harvest has passed. Sweet corn usually tastes sweetest if picked in the morning, since sugar content peaks at this time; for best taste, use it the same day it is picked.
Seed Saving: Because Silver Queen sweet corn seed is a hybrid, the seed it produces will either be sterile or will revert to the characteristics to one of the parent seeds; reproducing this type from its own seed will not be successful.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Zea mays
Type: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 96 Inches
Color: White
Silver Queen Corn
I placed my order by phone and the gentleman I spoke to was knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. I received the seeds well packaged in a timely manner for much less than would cost locally. I have the garden worked up and ready to plant the seeds in Ormond Beach, Florida probably today as we are past any predictable frost. I will plant half of them and in a month plant the other half.
Queen silver corn
Came package nice on time won't know how it grows till next year LOL I got the bug if shipping was one price I probably should have ordered more variety
Corn
In zone 10 not doing too good, but the seeds sprouting great. Probably the weather not too good.
Quality Seeds
Very Good quality Seeds and very Fast shipment
quality
the Queen will be eaten hardy
Such a delicious variety
Can't wait to get some growing. Will be stripping ears and bagging to freeze
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Prepare the soil with compost or other organic matter. One week after frost or when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees F, plant the corn 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Planting blocks of four short rows ensures good pollination. Germination should take place in 5-6 days. For companion planting benefits, plant the Silver Queen sweet corn seed with cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that like shade also do well with corn. Avoid planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: After the corn emerges, keep it moist and carefully remove weeds; since corn cannot fight against weeds, mulch may be beneficial. Additional organic matter or compost helps growth, since corn is a heavy feeder. Keep in mind that corn has shallow roots which can easily become damaged by hoeing. Watch out for pests, as corn attracts many problematic insects and animals.
Harvesting: About three weeks after the corn silk appears, it will begin to turn brown; this signals that the corn is nearly ripe. When the kernels of sweet corn release a milky substance when pierced, they are ready to be harvested. If the substance is clear, they are not ready; if nothing comes out of the kernel, the optimum time for harvest has passed. Sweet corn usually tastes sweetest if picked in the morning, since sugar content peaks at this time; for best taste, use it the same day it is picked.
Seed Saving: Because Silver Queen sweet corn seed is a hybrid, the seed it produces will either be sterile or will revert to the characteristics to one of the parent seeds; reproducing this type from its own seed will not be successful.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Zea mays
Type: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 96 Inches
Color: White
Reviews
Review
Silver Queen Corn
I placed my order by phone and the gentleman I spoke to was knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. I received the seeds well packaged in a timely manner for much less than would cost locally. I have the garden worked up and ready to plant the seeds in Ormond Beach, Florida probably today as we are past any predictable frost. I will plant half of them and in a month plant the other half.
Review
Queen silver corn
Came package nice on time won't know how it grows till next year LOL I got the bug if shipping was one price I probably should have ordered more variety
Review
Corn
In zone 10 not doing too good, but the seeds sprouting great. Probably the weather not too good.
Review
Quality Seeds
Very Good quality Seeds and very Fast shipment
Review
quality
the Queen will be eaten hardy
Review
Such a delicious variety
Can't wait to get some growing. Will be stripping ears and bagging to freeze