Eden Brothers Silver Queen Corn Seeds
Best white sweet corn for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield harvests.
This is the gold standard for home-grown white corn, delivering buttery, crisp kernels that hold up perfectly in the freezer. It demands significant vertical space for its eight-foot stalks, but the trade-off is a reliable, high-yielding harvest that shrugs off heat and disease.
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Who it's for
- Market growers aiming for visually stunning, high-demand gourmet produce
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking nostalgic, creamy, and authentic corn flavor
- Home gardeners planning for large-scale canning and winter food storage
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners living in regions with short growing seasons
- Busy cooks needing corn that stays sweet after harvest
- Urban gardeners with limited space for isolation distances
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Classic buttery sweetness that defines the gold standard for white corn.
Environmental Resilience
Robust heat and drought tolerance ensures success in diverse climates.
Yield Potential
High-output stalks deliver consistent, large ears for heavy harvests.
Disease Resistance
Strong natural defenses minimize common blight issues for healthier garden growth.
Growth Versatility
Wide hardiness zone range makes this variety accessible for most gardeners.
Preservation Quality
Firm, crisp kernels hold their texture exceptionally well through canning processes.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Hybrid Seed
Plant Height
96 to 108 inches
Fruit Size
8 to 9 inches
Planting Depth
1 to 2 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 15 inches
Days to Maturity
80 to 90 days
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Flavor Profile
Delicately Sweet; Slightly Nutty and Buttery
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
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