Peaches and Cream

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Sunlit kernels burst with a creamy, peachy-gold sweetness—tender, milky, and richly flavored at peak harvest.

“Peaches and Cream” forms medium-tall plants that bear well-filled ears with a striking bicolor look: warm butter-yellow bases crowned by soft, rosy-tinged tips, each kernel popping with a smooth, juicy bite. Ideal for fresh enjoyment and standout summer displays, this is a garden favorite for sweet-corn lovers who crave both beauty and exceptional flavor at maturity.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Peaches and Cream

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 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	45
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

“Peaches and Cream” is a sweet-corn bicolor built for the moment the kernels are at their most milky—quick heat keeps them tender instead of chalky. Grill or pan-brown to pull out caramel notes, then hit it with salt-butter and a little citrus to sharpen the creamy bite.

Best Uses

peak-harvest shucking and eating straight (or with flaky salt)
char-grilled or skillet-browned corn to intensify sweetness
creamy corn chowder—use this variety for spoonable, silky body
corn fritters with a juicy, custardy interior

Flavor Profile

milky-sweet corn flavor creamy, tender kernel texture buttery richness with a bright, sweet finish

Kitchen Pairings

butter lime smoked paprika chili powder cilantro parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) and what should I do about it?

Watch for corn earworm/budworm (often showing up as chewed silks and larvae inside developing ears). Use pheromone traps for monitoring and apply an insecticide labeled for corn earworm if larvae are found; additionally, keep plants vigorous and avoid letting dry, damaged silks remain on the ear. If you see leaf spots or a fuzzy growth during humid weather, remove severely affected leaves early and improve airflow by not overcrowding the rows.

How often should I water sweet corn during the main growing phase?

During tasseling and ear formation (roughly mid-season through the milk stage), keep soil consistently moist at about 1–1.5 inches per week total water (from rainfall plus irrigation), adjusting to heat and wind. Water deeply so moisture reaches the root zone, and don’t let the soil dry out between waterings because drought can cause poor kernel development. Mulch around the base can help stabilize moisture without wetting the leaves.

How can I tell when Peaches and Cream sweet corn is ready to harvest?

Harvest when ears are filled to the tip and the silks have turned brown; check kernel maturity by pressing a kernel—milky liquid should squirt out (milk stage), usually about 18–22 days after silking. For best sweetness, pick on the same morning you plan to eat and avoid waiting until kernels look hard or the milky content turns watery.