Golden Queen

Corn

75d to harvest

Sunlit kernels in a warm golden-gold glow, bursting with a creamy sweetness and a tender, juicy bite—Golden Queen is the yellow sweet corn that feels like summer on the cob. At about 75 days, it forms well-filled ears with a smooth, silk-to-kernel transition and a satisfying, buttery texture that shines in fresh harvest moments. Grow it for peak sweetness and color, and let its golden abundance become the centerpiece of your garden rows.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 13th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 13th
Harvest Begins	Jul 27th
Harvest Ends	Sep 27th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Recommended Companions

Summer Dance Cucumber

Elephant Dill

Armenian Cucumber Cucumber

Fernleaf Dill

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common problem for sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) and how can I control it at home?

Ear rots (often from fungi like Fusarium/Gibberella) are a frequent issue when ears stay wet during silking and early ear fill. Water at the base so the foliage dries quickly, remove and discard badly infected ears, and avoid planting in tight, shaded spacing that slows drying. If you see lots of blackened, moldy kernels, harvest affected ears promptly rather than trying to “save” them.

How do I tell when Golden Queen sweet corn is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the ears are filled and the silks have turned brown and dried back, usually around 75 days for Golden Queen. Do a “milk” test: puncture a kernel—sweet corn is ready when the liquid is milky and the kernel walls are tender, not doughy or watery. If kernels look flat or the juice isn’t milky, give the ear a few more days and re-check.