ZonePlant
Silver Queen sweet corn

vegetable variety in zone 8b

Silver Queen sweet corn in zone 8b

Silver Queen · Zea mays var. saccharata

Zone
8b 15°F to 20°F
Growing season
260 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 8b

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Common challenges in zone 8b

  • ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
  • ▸ Citrus greening risk
  • ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils

Modified care for zone 8b

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Silver Queen in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Silver Queen sweet corn grow in zone 8b?

Yes. Silver Queen is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8b, which includes zone 8b.

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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