vegetable variety in zone 5a
Silver Queen sweet corn in zone 5a
Silver Queen · Zea mays var. saccharata
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 100
The verdict
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About Silver Queen
Sweet, classic late-season white corn; the Southern heirloom standard. Fresh, boiled, grilled. Standard sugary (su) variety, eat or freeze the day picked because sugars convert quickly.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Silver Queen in adjacent zones
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- Bodacious
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- Country Gentleman
Sweet, milky, classic shoepeg-style; small white kernels in irregular pattern (no rows). Heritage 1890s Americ…
- Honey Select
Extremely sweet, tender; supersweet (sh2) yellow corn. Fresh, freezing, the corn-on-the-cob favorite. Holds sw…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Silver Queen sweet corn grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Silver Queen is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 5a.
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Image: "Starr-120625-7599-Zea mays-Ilini Xtra Sweet ears ready to eat-Olinda-Maui (24889896610)", by Forest and Kim Starr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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