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Sweet Corn

Scientific Name:

Zea mays ssp. mays

Also Known As:

N/A

Silver Queen Sweet Corn

Variety:

Silver Queen

Seed Saving Difficulty:

Hybrid (can’t save)

Pollination Type:

Wind

PLANTING DATES

  • Spring: 3/1 - 5/15


NOTES

Will cross-pollinate; if growing other varieties of corn, isolation distance of 0.5-2.0 miles is recommended, 8-9” ears. Old fashioned flavor and texture; resistant to leaf blight, rust and Stewart’s wilt.



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