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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver King is essentially an earlier, sugary-enhanced (se) take on Silver Queen, bred by Sweet Corn Genetic Service and sold through Charter from 1973. It matures around 82 days with white ears 8 inches long and 2 across, carrying 16 to 18 rows, good fill and medium green husks. Plants are about 6 feet and resist root lodging and dry-weather stress, with good tolerance to northern leaf blight as well as rust and Stewart's wilt. It adapts from the South to the north-central states. The se gene gives a longer harvest window and better sugar retention than its famous parent.
Silver King traits
- White se hybrid, about 82 days
- White kernels in 16 to 18 rows on ears 8 inches by 2
- Resists root lodging and drought stress
- Tolerates northern leaf blight, rust and Stewart's wilt
- Plants about 6 feet tall
- Earlier than Silver Queen with the se gene
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Regions from the South to the upper Midwest
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver King this page | 82 days | — | — |
| Avalon | 82 days | — | — |
| Bravado | 82 days | — | — |
| Jackpot | About 82 days | — | — |
| Luther Hill | 82 days | — | — |
| Peaches & Cream (SE) | 82 days | — | — |
| Serendipity | 82 days | — | — |
Silver King FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Silver King?
Silver King is essentially an earlier, sugary-enhanced (se) take on Silver Queen, bred by Sweet Corn Genetic Service and sold through Charter from 1973. It matures around 82 days with white ears 8 inches long and 2 across, carrying 16 to 18 rows, good fill and medium green husks.
How many days to maturity is Silver King?
Silver King is listed at 82 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 King compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Silver King: 82 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Avalon (82 days), Bravado (82 days), Jackpot (About 82 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver King good for?
Silver King is grown for fresh eating on the cob, regions from the South to the upper Midwest.
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.