Peaches & Cream F1 Corn seeds (SE)
Peaches and Cream F1 hybrid corn is a delightful choice for your garden, offering a beautiful blend of white and yellow kernels on 7-8 inch ears. This bicolor variety is not only visually appealing but also boasts exceptional sweetness and tenderness, making it perfect for enjoying fresh off the cob or using in your favorite recipes. SE means the sugar has been enhanced through developement.
As an early-maturing variety, Peaches and Cream corn allows you to savor the taste of summer sooner in the season, with high yields ensuring an abundant harvest. Whether you're a home gardener or a market farmer, this versatile and delicious corn is sure to become a favorite. Its sugary-enhanced flavor holds well in the field, and its beautiful appearance adds a touch of elegance to any summer meal.
Seed count: 30
Botanic name:
Zea mays
Plant spacing:
30" - 36" apart
10" - 12" for rows
Color:
Green foilage with yellow and white kernels
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Peaches and Cream corn offers a delightful range of culinary possibilities. Enjoy it fresh off the cob, boiled or grilled with a touch of butter and salt. Its sweet kernels are perfect for corn salad, adding a burst of flavor alongside other summer vegetables.
For a creamy side dish, transform your harvest into delicious cream corn or the classic succotash. Sauté the kernels with butter, onions, and peppers for a savory fried corn, or simmer them in a comforting corn chowder. Peaches and Cream corn also shines in corn fritters, adding sweetness to every bite.
Don't forget about preserving this summer goodness! Freeze the kernels to enjoy throughout the year or can them for a pantry staple ready for soups and stews. To maximize the flavor, harvest your corn at peak ripeness when kernels are plump and milky, and cook soon after picking to preserve its natural sugars. With its versatility and exceptional sweetness, Peaches and Cream corn is sure to elevate your summer meals.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85 - 90 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Not recommended
Container friendly:
Yes, to a degree. Corn can be grown in containers although with limited results. Stalks can be shorter and produce less cobs. The bigger the container, the better.
Disease & Pest Resistance:
Resistant to Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Southern Corn Leaf Blight.