Territorial Seed Company Silver Queen
Best white sweet corn for home gardeners seeking tender, long-lasting flavor.
This is the gold standard for white sweet corn, offering a level of tenderness and lasting sweetness that supermarket varieties simply can't touch. You will need to commit to a nitrogen-rich soil and block planting to get it right, but the payoff is a harvest that defines the summer garden.
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Culinary traditionalists seeking authentic, nostalgic sweet corn flavor
- Home gardeners prioritizing high-volume harvests and visual appeal
- Reliability-focused growers wanting a proven, consistent garden performer
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks unable to process harvests immediately after picking
- Northern gardeners living in regions with short growing seasons
- Small-space gardeners unable to isolate crops from other varieties
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
The gold standard for sweetness and tenderness in white corn.
Post-Harvest Longevity
SE hybrid genetics keep kernels sweet long after being picked.
Disease Resistance
Strong defense against NCLB, rust, and smut for reliable yields.
Growth Requirements
Demands high nitrogen and warm soil for optimal development.
Pollination Reliability
Block planting is essential to ensure consistent, full ear development.
Maturity Consistency
Predictable 88-day harvest window allows for easy garden planning.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
88 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
65–85°F
Seed Depth
1–2"
Thin Plants to
8–12"
Row Spacing
24–30"
Fertilizer Needs
High
Seeds per Ounce
≈ 110–250
Scientific Name
Zea mays
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
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