Sweet G90

Family: Poaceae Grain Vegetable

Sun-warmed kernels burst with a honeyed sweetness in Sweet G90, their color a vivid golden glow that feels almost luminous in the garden.

At maturity, the ears carry a tender, creamy bite with a fine, juicy texture—ideal for enjoying at peak freshness. Grow Sweet G90 for straight-from-the-field flavor and beautifully uniform ears that make every harvest feel like a small celebration.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 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 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
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)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Sweet G90 is a peak-sweet variety where the kernel stays creamy without turning starchy, so the best move is short heat—grill or blanch—then finish while the sweetness is still humming. It holds its juicy snap even when mixed into warm, savory things like bacon-forward succotash.

Best Uses

shucked and grilled for charred sweetness at the kernel tips
quick-blanched and slathered with compound butter while hot
shaved or cut from the cob for sweet corn succotash with bacon and peppers
corn kernels folded into fritter batter for a crisp-edged, creamy-center texture

Flavor Profile

honeyed sweetness tender creamy bite fine, juicy snap buttery corn aroma

Kitchen Pairings

butter bacon or smoked pork lime chile flakes cilantro cotija cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease or pest is most likely on Zea mays var. saccharata (sweet corn), and how should I manage it?

Watch for corn earworm (often noticed as holes and frass at the ear tip) and common rust. For earworm, apply a labeled sweet-corn earworm treatment timed to silking (when tassels have released and fresh silks appear), and remove badly damaged ears early so larvae don’t spread. For rust, avoid wetting the foliage, keep plants spaced for airflow, and remove infected leaves early; severe cases may require a fungicide labeled for corn rust in home gardens.

How often should I water sweet corn during its main growing phase (tassel to milk stage)?

During tasseling through the milk stage (when kernels are forming), keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, with deeper soakings after dry spells. Sandy soils may need more frequent watering, while heavy soils may need less; water when the top 1 inch of soil dries, because uneven moisture can cause poor ear fill.

How can I tell when Zea mays var. saccharata is ready to harvest?

Harvest at “milk stage,” about 18–24 days after silks first appear. Kernels should release a milky, not watery liquid when you puncture one, and they should look plump and bright with silks that have mostly dried and browned. For the best sweetness, pick early in the morning and cook or refrigerate immediately.