Peaches and Cream

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Peaches and Cream Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

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.