SWEET CORN Seeds, Silver King White

Silver King is a white sweet corn (Zea mays) producing long ears packed with tender, sweet, creamy-white kernels. A dependable, non-GMO variety prized for its sweetness and refined flavor.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Zea mays 'Silver King'
• Type: White sweet corn, non-GMO
• Days to maturity: about 80 to 85 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart, in blocks of several short rows for pollination
• Planting depth: 1 to 1.5 inches

Best for

• Eating fresh on the cob
• Boiling, grilling, or roasting
• Freezing and canning
• Summer cookouts
• Soups and salads

How to grow

Direct sow 1 to 1.5 inches deep in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in blocks of at least three or four short rows rather than one long row, so the wind can pollinate the ears well. Grow in full sun in rich soil, water consistently, and feed during growth. Harvest when the silks brown and the kernels release a milky juice when pressed.

Flavor profile

Sweet, tender, and creamy with classic white-corn flavor.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven, great-tasting varieties in your own garden.