6wheeler 641 #1 Posted February 17, 2019 Hi all. Just sitting around sipping a cold one and planning the gardens for this year. The last couple of years I have been having trouble with the sweet corn seed I have been able to get here. I have not ordered any from the "seed" houses. I have used the Burpee and Livingston seed available locally and have not been impressed. I was thinking of looking into some of the seed catalogs. Any ideas on particular seed brands? Or, what variety you prefer? We plant 65 to 90 day varieties now. Any help would be appreciated. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,186 #2 Posted February 17, 2019 I have been impressed with the germination rate and flavor of "Silver Queen". https://www.gurneys.com/product/silver_queen_su_sweet_corn?p=0566013&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xjI-uqk2m5k3XykfMUSeY_J3nsSNpjnuLiHkybDYaEK_L4sbMWRb9BoCCqwQAvD_BwE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,145 #3 Posted February 17, 2019 Really fond of this one: https://www.gurneys.com/product/incredible-rm-se-sweet-corn?p=0564966&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IWJtrvD4AIVk4nICh2vRAMtEAAYASAAEgJSNvD_BwE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,636 #4 Posted February 17, 2019 I have not grown corn since the early 1990 s but it was always Harris seeds from I believe Rochester N.Y, Silver Queen was one and for Yellow corn I can not remember the variety, they were recommended by my neighbor who were farmers for several generations, hope you enjoyed that cold one. Jim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,012 #5 Posted February 17, 2019 Silver Queen . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #6 Posted February 18, 2019 5 hours ago, 953 nut said: I have been impressed with the germination rate and flavor of "Silver Queen". I agree, but have you ever tried " bodacious" from Gurneys?....ears are only 8 inches long, but you can't beat the taste... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #7 Posted February 19, 2019 I've always grown Illini gold myself tender and sweet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,042 #8 Posted February 19, 2019 Peaches and Cream for me.... https://www.burpee.com/vegetables/corn/corn-peaches-and-cream-hybrid-53769S.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkobCmITI4AIVUbjACh0DxwGREAQYASABEgIzMfD_BwE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
