Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver Choice is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1994. Plants reach about 7 feet and carry 8-inch ears of white kernels, maturing in about 75 days.
Silver Choice traits
- White se hybrid, 75 days
- 8-inch ears on 7-foot plants
- Bred by Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee from 1994
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Choice this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Ambrosia | 75 days | — | — |
| Chires Baby | 75–90 days | — | — |
| Fortune Bicolor | 75 days | — | — |
| Luscious | 75 days | — | — |
| Merit | 75 days | — | — |
| Ruby Queen | 75 days | — | — |
Silver Choice FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Silver Choice?
Silver Choice is a white midseason sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid from Mesa Maize, sold by Burpee since 1994. Plants reach about 7 feet and carry 8-inch ears of white kernels, maturing in about 75 days.
How many days to maturity is Silver Choice?
Silver Choice is listed at 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 Choice compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Silver Choice: 75 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Ambrosia (75 days), Chires Baby (75–90 days), Fortune Bicolor (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver Choice good for?
Silver Choice is grown for fresh eating on the cob.
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.