Peaches & Cream II

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Sweet, creamy kernels burst with a tender, milky snap—Peaches & Cream II pairs warm apricot-gold with a soft, butter-cream bicolor sweetness that feels luminous in the garden.

At about 78 days, the ears form with a well-filled, uniform length and a juicy, succulent texture prized for peak fresh flavor. Grow it for standout summer harvests—ideal for roasting on the cob and for bright, creamy spoonfuls in fresh preparations and spoon-ready sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 78 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Peaches & Cream II

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)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Peaches & Cream II is built for peak sweetness—its kernels stay juicy and milky-snap tender, so it doesn’t need coaxing or long cooking to taste “whole.” Roast or sear hard for a glossy exterior, then finish with butter and acid so the creaminess pops instead of turning flat.

Best Uses

roast-on-the-cob with butter, salt, and a squeeze of lime
quick sauté in a screaming-hot pan to keep kernels glossy, not starchy
shuck-and-scoop for spoonable creamed corn or corn fritters
blend into a silky summer chowder or puree for chowder-thick texture

Flavor Profile

sweet, milky corn-sap taste tender, juicy kernels with a clean milky snap creamy butter-leaning finish with a faint apricot-gold note

Kitchen Pairings

butter lime smoked paprika chili powder fresh cilantro heavy cream

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my sweet corn plants (Zea mays var. saccharata) developing wilting, silvery streaks, or dying tips?

These symptoms are commonly caused by corn earworm and/or thrips, which damage young leaves and can weaken the stand before tasseling. Check the undersides of leaves and apply an insecticidal soap early in the morning, repeating every 5–7 days while damage is new; if you see caterpillars on plants, use a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray targeted to caterpillar stages. Keep weeds down around the bed, because they host thrips and migrating pests.

How often should I water sweet corn during the 60–90% tassel-to-ear growth phase?

During the main growth period (from tassel emergence through ear filling), keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, increasing to 2 inches during hot, dry stretches. Water deeply so moisture reaches several inches down, then let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly before watering again. Irregular watering at this stage can cause poor ear development and stressed plants even if they recover later.

When do sweet corn ears (Zea mays var. saccharata) of “Peaches & Cream II” need to be harvested, and what should I look for?

Harvest at about 78 days from sowing when the ears are fully filled, usually 18–22 days after silks first appear. Test by pressing a kernel: it should release a milky fluid and feel plump, not doughy or dentable. If you can’t pierce a kernel easily with a fingernail, the ear is likely past peak sweetness.