Vegetables
| Year Introduced: |
1973 |
| Heredity: |
Hybrid
|
| Country of Origin: |
USA |
| Hybridizer or Originator: |
Charter |
| Days to harvest: |
82 |
General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Grass/Grass-like
|
| Life cycle: |
Annual
|
| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
|
| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
|
| Soil pH Preferences: |
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
|
| Plant Height: |
8 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
12 inches |
| Fruit: |
Edible to birds
|
| Fruiting Time: |
Summer
|
| Uses: |
Vegetable
|
| Edible Parts: |
Seeds or Nuts
|
| Eating Methods: |
Raw
Cooked
|
| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Birds
|
| Propagation: Seeds: |
Self fertile
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
|
| Pollinators: |
Wind
|
| Containers: |
Not suitable for containers
|
Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Silver King'.
Posted by
MikeD (Liberal, Oregon - Zone 8b) on Apr 12, 2015 7:01 PM concerning plant:
This corn originated from Mr. H. J. Goddard of Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Professor Moore of the Wisconsin A. E. S. obtained a sample in 1904 and introduced it into Wisconsin. [1] It was released commercially by the L. L. Olds Seed Company in 1907. [2]
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Sources:
1) "Corn in Montana History, Characteristics, Adaptation" - Bulletin 7, Montana A. E. S., Alfred Atkinson & Milburn Lincoln Wilson, 1915
2) L. L. Olds Seed Company, "Catalog of Field and Garden Seeds," 1929
Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on May 3, 2013 2:32 PM concerning plant:
Silver King is the best performing and tasting white se that I have grown. Has the appearance of the older standard Silver Queen, but is sweeter and about one week earlier. Introduced in 1973 , it has stood the test of time. This one is a middle age hybrid, newer than Silver Queen, introduced by Charter seeds.
Posted by
Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on May 12, 2022 8:49 AM concerning plant:
(82 days). This sugar-enhanced (SE) hybrid white corn has increased disease resistance, and its 8-inch-long ears are sweeter and more flavorful than its sister, 'Silver Queen'.
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