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- Days to maturity
- 91–96 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver Queen is the white sweet corn that older gardeners in the South and mid-Atlantic still measure everything else against. Rogers Brothers brought it out around 1960 as a standard sugary (su) hybrid, and it finishes late, at roughly 92 days, so it lands in the hottest part of summer. Ears are 8 inches or a little more, slightly tapered, wrapped in tight husks and filled to the tip with 14 to 16 rows of milky white kernels. The plants are big, 7 to 8.5 feet, and need warm soil to germinate, so do not rush the sowing. Tolerance to Stewart's wilt and northern leaf blight helps it stand through a long season. Being an su type it loses sugar quickly once picked, so plan to cook it the day you harvest. Side-dress with nitrogen when the stalks are knee high.
Silver Queen traits
- Late-season white su hybrid maturing around 92 days
- Slightly tapered 8-inch ears with 14 to 16 rows of white kernels
- Tall plants reaching 7 to 8.5 feet
- Needs warm soil for germination
- Tolerates northern corn leaf blight and Stewart's wilt
- Best cooked the same day it is picked
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Late-summer harvest
- Roadside-stand style corn
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Queen this page | 91–96 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
| Fiesta | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Golden Queen | 92 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Robust White | 92 days | — | — |
Silver Queen FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Silver Queen?
Silver Queen is the white sweet corn that older gardeners in the South and mid-Atlantic still measure everything else against. Rogers Brothers brought it out around 1960 as a standard sugary (su) hybrid, and it finishes late, at roughly 92 days, so it lands in the hottest part of summer.
How many days to maturity is Silver Queen?
Silver Queen is listed at 91–96 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other sweet corn varieties, so check them in the sweet corn growing guide.
How does Silver Queen compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Silver Queen: 91–96 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Country Gentleman (91–92 days), Fiesta (92–100 days), Golden Queen (92 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver Queen good for?
Silver Queen is grown for fresh eating on the cob, late-summer harvest, roadside-stand style corn.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every sweet corn variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Sweet Corn growing guide
- How to Sow Sweet Corn: Block Planting, Depth and Spacing
- Sweet Corn Pollination: Why Cobs Have Missing Kernels
- Sweet Corn Care: Watering, Feeding, Hilling and Side Shoots
- Sweet Corn Growing Calendar: The Season Stage by Stage
- Sweet Corn Pests and Problems: Earworm, Borer, Smut and Rust
- When to Pick Sweet Corn: The Milk Test and How to Store It
- All 240 sweet corn varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.