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Peaches and Cream

Corn
Zone 12a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Peaches and Cream
75d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 12a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).
MilestoneDate
Start Indoors—
ClimateFrost-Free Climate
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsOct 1st
Harvest BeginsDec 15th
Harvest EndsFeb 28th

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)60
Min Soil Temp (°F)55
Min Night Temp (°F)45
Harden Off (days)Not Required

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Peaches and Cream in Zone 12a typically begins around 2026-10-01. Wait until soil reaches at least 55°F before transplanting Peaches and Cream.

Garden Alerts

In frost-free Zone 12a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Botanical illustration of Peaches and Cream

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.

Today's Conditions

Outdoor planting for Peaches and Cream in Zone 12a typically begins around 2026-10-01. Wait until soil reaches at least 55°F before transplanting Peaches and Cream.

Garden Alerts

In frost-free Zone 12a, grow this cool-season crop during the cooler dry season (October–February).

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 55°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Expert Note

For the sweetest ears, grow in a block (not a single row) and keep soil consistently moist from tassel through milk stage.