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- Days to maturity
- 67 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver Knight is an early white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 67 days, with 7.5-inch ears of white kernels in 14 to 16 rows. A good choice for an early white corn with the sugar retention of the se gene.
Silver Knight traits
- Early white se hybrid, about 67 days
- Ears 7.5 inches, 14 to 16 rows of white kernels
Good for
- Early planting
- Fresh eating on the cob
Compare with other sweet corn varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Knight this page | 67 days | — | — |
| Extra Early Super Sweet | 67 days | — | — |
| Navajo | 67 days | — | — |
| Sparkle | 67–75 days | — | — |
| Sweet Chorus | 67 days | — | — |
| Black Aztec | 68 days | — | — |
| Blaze | 68 days | — | — |
Silver Knight FAQ
What kind of sweet corn is Silver Knight?
Silver Knight is an early white sugary-enhanced (se) hybrid, listed at 67 days, with 7.5-inch ears of white kernels in 14 to 16 rows. A good choice for an early white corn with the sugar retention of the se gene.
How many days to maturity is Silver Knight?
Silver Knight is listed at 67 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 Knight compare with other sweet corn varieties?
Silver Knight: 67 days. Similar sweet corn varieties include Extra Early Super Sweet (67 days), Navajo (67 days), Sparkle (67–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver Knight good for?
Silver Knight is grown for early planting, 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.