Silver Queen Sweet Corn Seed

The industry standard white "su" sweet corn.  This tried and true variety has stood the test of time and is likely the most recognizable sweet corn variety of all time.  Silver Queen produces large, 8 to 9 inch ears with 14-16 kernel rows of sweet, creamy kernels.

Features

• Superb eating quality
• Attractive package
• Elegant ears with flavorful, tender kernels
• Non-GMO sweet corn seed

Kernel Color
White

Approximate Maturity (days)
88

Genotype
Sugary (su)

Average Ear Length (in)
8

Average Ear Diameter (in)
1.8

Average Row Count
14-16

Husk Appearance
Dark green

Disease Resistance
HR: Et / Pst / Ps, IR: Bm

Disease Abbreviation Key
Bm - Southern corn leaf blight (Bipolaris maydis)
Et - Northern leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum)
MDMV - Maize dwarf mosaic (Maize dwarf mosaic virus)
Ps - Common rust caused by Puccinia sorghi (Rp1-d, e, g, i) controlled by the Rp1-d, e, g, and i genes (see **footnote below)
Pst - Stewart’s wilt (Pantoea stewartii)
se - Sugary enhanced
sh2 – Supersweet
su – Sugary
IR - Intermediate resistance
HR - High resistance
T - Tolerance

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