Honey Select
70d to harvest
Honey Select bursts with a sun-warmed sweetness and a tender, milky bite that feels almost velvet on the tongue. The bicolor kernels—golden honey and creamy white—stack in tight rows on sturdy ears, delivering rich flavor whether you savor them at peak freshness or let their natural sugars shine in roasts and grill favorites. Grow Honey Select for a dependable 70-day harvest and a garden-to-table experience that’s as bright in color as it is in taste.
Crop Dates
Growing note: In frost-free Zone 10b, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | — |
| Climate | Frost-Free Climate |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | Oct 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Dec 10th |
| Harvest Ends | Feb 28th |
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) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Recommended Companions
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the most common disease problem in sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), and how do I manage it?
Corn smut and gray leaf spot are frequent issues in sweet corn, especially when leaves stay wet and airflow is poor. Remove infected plants early, avoid overhead watering, and water at the soil line; thin/space plants to improve airflow. If gray leaf spot is recurring, rotate away from corn/other grasses next season and mulch to reduce splash during rains.
How can I tell when honey-select sweet corn is ready to harvest?
Harvest when the silks turn brown and feel dry, but before kernels get dented and starchy. Press a kernel with your thumbnail—if it releases milky juice, it’s at peak sweetness; if only clear fluid or a firm “paste” appears, it’s past prime. Sweet corn is best picked the day of eating, ideally within a few hours of harvest.