Peaches And Cream Hybrid Bicolor Sweet Corn Seeds
Peaches & Cream sweet corn seeds give you a bountiful harvest of tasty ears, perfect for sharing with friends and family! If you want more corn than you can handle, consider ordering sweet corn seeds in bulk. These sweet, bi-colored kernels maintain their flavor beautifully in the field and can grow on ears that reach up to 8" long, maturing in about 83 days.
The first kind of corn, often referred to as Indian corn or maize, was discovered by the Pilgrims when they landed in the New World. Thanks to the Indians, this essential resource helped them survive. Besides eating the corn, the clever Pilgrims also utilized the husks to create various items like shoes, ropes, dolls, and even chair seats. Today's sweet corn, field corn, and ornamental corn all trace their roots back to Indian corn.
Scientific Name: Zea mays
Category: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Growth Height: 80 Inches
Colors: White, Yellow
Sowing: Get the soil ready by mixing in some compost or other organic materials. Wait about a week after the last frost or until the soil consistently hits 60 degrees F, then plant your Peaches & Cream sweet corn seeds about 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Planting in blocks of four short rows helps with pollination. You should see germination in about 5-6 days. For some companion planting perks, try growing corn alongside cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that enjoy shade also thrive with corn. Just steer clear of planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: Once the corn starts to sprout, keep the soil moist and be sure to pull out any weeds; corn struggles against weeds, so using mulch can really help. Adding more organic matter or compost will boost growth since corn is a heavy feeder. Remember, corn has shallow roots that can easily get damaged if you hoe too much. Keep an eye out for pests, as corn tends to attract a lot of troublesome insects and animals.
Harvesting: Roughly three weeks after the corn silk shows up, it will start to brown; this is your cue that the corn is almost ripe. When you pierce the kernels of sweet corn and a milky substance comes out, they’re ready to be picked. If the liquid is clear, they’re not ready yet; and if nothing comes out, you’ve missed the perfect harvest time. Sweet corn is usually at its sweetest when picked in the morning, as that’s when the sugar content is highest; for the best flavor, use it the same day you harvest it.
Seed Saving: Since this corn variety is a hybrid, the seeds it produces will either be sterile or revert to traits of one of the parent seeds; trying to grow Peaches & Cream sweet corn from its own seeds won’t work.
