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 Corn Silver Queen

F1  One of the very best tasting corn on the market! 7-8 foot stalks produce well rounded ears of plump, juicy sweetness!  A late-season, sugar-enhanced, white corn with 8-inch, slightly tapered ears with 14 to 16 rows of kernels in tight husks and filled to tip. Lasting quality! Resists Stewart's wilt and northern corn leaf blight.  Use for fresh, frozen or canning. Excellent quality corn!  Item # ss - 19

 

 

 

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  110 Hand Packed Seeds

88 days

Sowing instructions:   Sow outdoors in a well prepared seed bed after all danger of frost is past in a nice sunny spot. Sow 4 to 5 seeds per foot in rows 12 inches apart. Water well. Optimum soil temperature is 60+ degrees F.

Plant Care: For the biggest yields place plants in raised composted beds.  Water regularly. Corn is a heavy feeder so side dress as necessary with a  rich compost or fertilizer.

Your Price Only $1.99!     App 25 Row Feet  /  App 1 oz

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Item Name: Silver Queen Sweet Corn 110 seed pack
Item Number: rsd - 19
Price: $1.99

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Item Name: Silver Queen Sweet Corn 275 seed pack
Item Number: rsd - 19
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Fun Facts:

  • To Native Americans that farmed corn is one of the "Three Sisters" along with beans and squash and was one of the most important foods to grow
  • Corn cobs were found in Mexico that date back 7000 years
  • Corn is a good source of Vitamin A with only 75 calories per medium ear
  • Sweet corn wasn't developed until about 100 years ago
Ginger Lime Butter Grilled Corn Recipe
 
Ingredients:
  • Corn  - up to 6 ears for these quantities
  • Lime Juice - about 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - pinch of salt
  • Ginger - about a tablespoon
  • Unsalted Butter - half sticks
Peel the husks back on the corn and clean. Heat up the grill to a medium heat. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the ginger, salt and lime juice.  When the mixture is nice and warm brush the corn with the melted butter and place on the preheated grill. grill for about 10 minutes and turn the corn now and then for even grilling.

 

 

 

 

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