Honey Pearl

Corn

70d to harvest

Honey Pearl bursts with a sunlit sweetness—kernels that gleam warm butter-gold and snap with a tender, milky pop at peak harvest. The bicolor ears are beautifully uniform, with a fine, juicy texture that stays crisp and flavorful from garden to table. Grow Honey Pearl for standout fresh-eating corn, and for roasting on the cob or turning into vibrant, golden sauces that showcase its bright, honeyed character.

Crop Dates

Growing note: In frost-free Zone 13a, 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)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) and what should I do?

Watch for corn earworm and cutworms—corn earworm can damage silks and tunnel into developing ears, while cutworms can sever seedlings near the soil line. Use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) products targeted to caterpillars at the silk/whorl stage, hand-remove damaged silks when you see fresh feeding, and protect seedlings with collars (to prevent cutworms) until they outgrow the danger stage. If you notice tarry “smut” growth on ears or stalks, remove infected parts early to reduce spread.

How often should I water sweet corn during the main growth phase?

During active growth and tasseling/silking, keep the soil consistently moist so ears develop well—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot. Water deeply to wet the root zone and avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings, especially in the 2–3 weeks before and after silking.

How can I tell when Honey Pearl sweet corn is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the ears are fully filled to the tip and the silks are dark and dry; then check kernels: puncture a kernel—milk should be milky (not watery) and the kernel should be tender, not starchy. Sweet corn is best picked as soon as those milk-stage signs appear, typically around 70 days from sowing depending on temperature.