Corn, Silver King, Hybrid, Sweet, White

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Light: Full Sun

Planting Depth: 0.75- 1 ½”

Plant Spacing: 8-12” Apart

Days to Maturity: 82

Ear Height: 24"

Ear Length: 8” Long

Disease Resistance: Rust- Moderately Resistant, Stewart's Wilt - Moderately Resistant, Northern Leaf Blight - Moderately Resistant

A Syngenta hybrid with improved eating quality and disease resistance when compared to Argent. Has good tip fill and cover.

Planting

Plant seeds 8 - 12 inches apart on 30 inch rows to achieve optimum yield. Seed depth should be ¾” - 1½” depending on soil conditions, and genetic type. Plant when soil temperature is 60º F plus. Planting in blocks will also help increase uniformity in pollination.

Harvest sweet corn when the end kernels of the ear feel developed. Approximately 21 - 25 days after half silk. Sample sweet corn to ensure quality.