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- Days to maturity
- 74–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver Princess is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 74 days, with 7.5-inch ears filled to the tip and an unusually dense 18 to 20 rows of kernels. It carries tolerance to a broad set of diseases: smut, rust, Stewart's blight and northern corn leaf blight.
Silver Princess traits
- White se hybrid, about 74 days
- Ears 7.5 inches filled to the tip, 18 to 20 rows
- Tolerates smut, rust, Stewart's blight and northern leaf blight
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Humid-climate gardens
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Princess this page | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Confection | 74 days | — | — |
| Cuppa Joe | 74 days | — | — |
| Honey & Cream | 74–78 days | — | — |
| Mini Yellow Mirai 003 | 74 days | — | — |
| Mystique | 74–75 days | — | — |
| Sweet & Slim | 74 days | — | — |
Silver Princess FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Silver Princess?
Silver Princess is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 74 days, with 7.5-inch ears filled to the tip and an unusually dense 18 to 20 rows of kernels. It carries tolerance to a broad set of diseases: smut, rust, Stewart's blight and northern corn leaf blight.
How many days to maturity is Silver Princess?
Silver Princess is listed at 74–75 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 Princess compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Silver Princess: 74–75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Confection (74 days), Cuppa Joe (74 days), Honey & Cream (74–78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver Princess good for?
Silver Princess is grown for fresh eating on the cob, humid-climate gardens.
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)
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