{"product_id":"corn-seeds-sweet-silver-queen-hybrid-treated","title":"Corn Seeds - Sweet - Silver Queen Hybrid (Treated)","description":"\u003cp\u003e88 days. \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e. Treated Silver Queen F1 Hybrid Sweet Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, 5011282 annual, hybrid, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in fields, garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone regions. Resistant to Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, and Stewart's Wilt. Treated Silver Queen is one of the most recognized white sweet corn varieties in America, legendary for its creamy, tender kernels and that rich, old-fashioned sweet corn flavor that newer hybrids rarely capture. Tall stalks produce well-filled 8 to 9-inch ears with 14 to 16 rows of glossy white kernels. Excellent tip fill, tight husks, and outstanding disease resistance make it a reliable choice for home gardens. A late-season variety worth every extra day of waiting. ~115 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seed is treated with a fungicide designed to prevent or reduce seed rot in the soil. It does not affect the plant or its produce. This seed is intended for planting only. Do not eat this seed or use it for oil or animal feed. Keep this seed out of the reach of children. Wash your hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 — Not Intended to Overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 inches, 3 to 4 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet — Sweet corn is the most popular corn for eating fresh, as corn on the cob or cut into niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early, before the sugars begin converting to starch. This is the classic barbecue-and-picnic corn of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 10 to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 to 108 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid — Ready for harvest around 80 to 95 days from direct sowing. Silver Queen matures in 88 days, making it a reliable mid-season producer with a reward worth the wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Neutral to slightly acidic pH of 5.8 to 6.6. Corn is a heavy feeder and benefits from generous nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 65 to 95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to Common Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight, and Stewart's Wilt. Tight husks provide some natural resistance to corn earworm. Watch for corn borers, aphids, and raccoons. Shallow roots are susceptible to cultivation damage — use mulch for weed control rather than hoeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Queen Corn Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Queen Corn Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugary (su) — The classic, old-fashioned sweet corn experience. Sugary (su) varieties like Silver Queen deliver a creamy, rich corn flavor with a tender texture that many gardeners feel newer hybrids have traded away for extended shelf life. The tradeoff is that sugars begin converting to starch soon after picking, so Silver Queen is at its absolute best eaten the same day it is harvested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canning or Freezing — Silver Queen kernels freeze exceptionally well, making it easy to preserve the flavor of summer for year-round enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Harvest Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Treated Silver Queen Corn in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Silver Queen after the last frost date when soil temperatures have reached at least 60 F — corn germinates poorly in cold soil, so patience here pays off. Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows spaced 30 to 36 inches apart, then thin plants to 10 to 12 inches once they are 4 to 6 inches tall. Most importantly, plant corn in a square block of at least 4 short rows rather than a single long row — corn is wind-pollinated, and block planting is essential for good kernel set and fully filled ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorn is a heavy feeder and benefits from nitrogen-rich soil amended with compost or well-rotted manure before planting. Side-dress plants with a nitrogen fertilizer when they reach 12 inches tall and again at tasseling. Water consistently, especially during tasseling and ear fill — uneven moisture at these stages leads to poor kernel development. Avoid cultivating deeply near the base of stalks, as corn roots are shallow and easily damaged; mulch is a far better tool for weed control. For companion planting, corn pairs beautifully with pole beans and squash in the classic Three Sisters tradition — beans fix nitrogen and climb the stalks, while squash shades the soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Treated Silver Queen Corn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Queen is ready to harvest roughly 20 to 23 days after silks first appear. Watch for silks that have turned dry and dark brown, husks that remain tight and green, and ears that feel full and firm along their length. To confirm ripeness, peel back a small section of husk and pierce a kernel with your thumbnail — a milky white liquid means the ear is at peak sweetness. Clear liquid means it needs more time; a thick, doughy consistency means the window has passed. As a sugary (su) variety, Silver Queen's sugars begin converting to starch quickly after harvest, so the goal is to pick, cook, and eat on the same day whenever possible. If you must store ears, refrigerate them in their husks and use them within 3 to 5 days. Silver Queen also freezes very well — parboil briefly, cool in an ice bath, cut kernels from the cob, and pack into freezer bags to enjoy through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Treated Silver Queen Corn Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Queen was developed by Rogers Brothers Seed Company and introduced around 1955. It rose quickly to become the dominant white sweet corn on the American market, requested by name at farm stands from New Jersey to Florida and eventually coast to coast. For decades, it was simply the standard — if you wanted quality white sweet corn, Silver Queen was what you planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a sugary (su) hybrid, Silver Queen belongs to the original class of sweet corn genetics — the same foundational type that defined American summer eating for generations. Newer sugar-enhanced (se) and supersweet (sh2) varieties have since surpassed it in outright sweetness and post-harvest shelf life, leading many commercial growers to move on. But for home gardeners, the trade-off is worth examining: what Silver Queen may give up in extended sweetness, it more than makes up for in creamy texture, complex corn flavor, and that unmistakable old-fashioned character that many feel the newer types do not replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Queen's parentage traces in part to Luther Hill sweet corn, an open-pollinated variety developed around 1902 by Luther Hill, a horticulturist at Rutgers University in New Jersey. That New Jersey heritage runs deep — Silver Queen dominated the fresh sweet corn market along the Mid-Atlantic coast for much of the mid-20th century and remains one of the most recognized corn names in American gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStories\/Tips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Queen is a (su) variety, which means it should be isolated from (sh2) supersweet types if you are growing both. Cross-pollination from nearby (sh2) corn can compromise Silver Queen's kernel quality and flavor. If a 400-foot separation is not practical, stagger your planting dates by at least 2 weeks so the two varieties do not shed pollen at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/joscelyn-jay-wagner-2022-scholarship-winner-the-diversity-of-corn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Wagner - 2022 Scholarship Winner - The Diversity Of Corn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTreated Silver Queen Corn Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5 oz Packet - Approximately 56 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 460 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 1,840 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 9,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 46,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTreated Silver Queen Hybrid Sweet Corn seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Hybrid Seeds","offers":[{"title":"0.5 oz Packet","offer_id":45134897348723,"sku":"83774","price":4.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45134897381491,"sku":"83775","price":12.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45134897414259,"sku":"83675","price":36.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45134897447027,"sku":"83776","price":134.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":45134897479795,"sku":"83777","price":528.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782830078_corn_silver_queen_sweet_hybrid_treated_comp_6180fa19-1bfe-4962-8e7c-290263f0fe01.jpg?v=1782872411","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/corn-seeds-sweet-silver-queen-hybrid-treated","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}