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- Days to maturity
- 92 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Golden Queen is Silver Queen's yellow twin, a late normal sugary (su) hybrid from Rogers Brothers released in 1963 with the same 92-day maturity. Plants are tall at 8 feet and carry ears of 8 to 9 inches, yellow kernels in 14 to 16 rows. It resists bacterial wilt. Like Silver Queen, cook it the day you pick it.
Golden Queen traits
- Late yellow su hybrid, 92 days
- Yellow kernels in 14 to 16 rows on 8 to 9 inch ears
- Tall plants about 8 feet
- Resistant to bacterial wilt
- Yellow version of Silver Queen, Rogers Brothers 1963
Good for
- Fresh eating on the cob
- Late-summer harvest
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Queen this page | 92 days | — | — |
| Fiesta | 92–100 days | — | — |
| Mandan Bride | 92–98 days | — | — |
| Robust White | 92 days | — | — |
| Country Gentleman | 91–92 days | — | — |
| Silver Queen | 91–96 days | — | — |
| Laser Mix | 90 days | — | — |
Golden Queen FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Golden Queen?
Golden Queen is Silver Queen's yellow twin, a late normal sugary (su) hybrid from Rogers Brothers released in 1963 with the same 92-day maturity. Plants are tall at 8 feet and carry ears of 8 to 9 inches, yellow kernels in 14 to 16 rows.
How many days to maturity is Golden Queen?
Golden Queen is listed at 92 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 Golden Queen compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Golden Queen: 92 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Fiesta (92–100 days), Mandan Bride (92–98 days), Robust White (92 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Queen good for?
Golden Queen is grown for fresh eating on the cob, late-summer harvest.
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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