Honey & Cream

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Honey & Cream bursts with a sunlit sweetness—golden kernels that glow like warm honey, softened by a creamy, pale bicolor blend.

At peak maturity, the ears are tender and juicy, with a fine, milky snap that makes each bite feel luminous. Grow Honey & Cream for fresh enjoyment at the table and for standout roasting and grilling, where its natural sugars deepen into a caramel-kissed finish.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 78 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 12th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	78
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Honey & Cream’s bicolor sweetness sits on a milky, tender crunch—best eaten hot and fresh so the kernels keep that fine snap. When you roast or grill, its natural sugars push toward caramel without turning harsh, making it a knockout next to salt, lime, butter, and a little smoke.

Best Uses

grill-roast ears until kernels blister for caramel-kissed char
cut kernels for warm buttered corn bowls with salt and lime
steam or boil briefly for a clean milky snap
shave raw kernels into ceviche-style salads with acid

Flavor Profile

sunlit sweetness milky, juicy tenderness fine starchy snap buttery, caramel-leaning roast-grill flavor

Kitchen Pairings

chili-lime butter lime smoked paprika cotija or feta creamy cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), and how can I manage it?

Watch for corn earworm (H. zea), which lays eggs on developing silks and bores into the ear. Inspect daily around silk emergence and apply a Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) product targeted for caterpillars, reapplying according to label timing for best control. Keep planting to short blocks (not single rows) to improve pollination and reduce stress that can make ears more susceptible to damage.

How often should I water sweet corn during peak growth, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During the main growing phase (from tassel emergence through early ear fill), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1–1.5 inches of water per week total from rain and irrigation. Water deeply 1–2 times per week so moisture reaches the root zone; sandy soils may need more frequent watering, while heavy soils need less. If leaves wilt in the afternoon and spring back by evening, increase irrigation; if they stay wilted, you likely need a deeper soak and better drainage.

How do I know when Honey & Cream sweet corn is ready to harvest?

Harvest when ears have fully developed, plump kernels and the silks are dark brown and dried, usually around 20–23 days after first silking. Press a kernel with your thumbnail—if it releases a milky juice, it’s ready; if the liquid is watery or no juice appears, give it a little more time. For peak sweetness, harvest in the morning and refrigerate promptly.