Peaches and Cream

Monday, 21 September 2009 13:56

A delicious gourmet bicolor sweet corn. Its yellow and white kernels are on ears averaging eight inches in length. It is fairly early for a quality bicolor and its flavor is quite sweet. Mid-season hybrid produces 7-8 in. ears with 10 rows of small white and gold kernels absolutely bursting with sweetness. Large yields, too, so you can spread the wealth around the neighborhood! Approximately 83 days to maturity. Special directions for short season climates: Sowing: Plant in full sun outdoors in late spring when soil and weather have warmed and all danger of frost and cool weather has passed. Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Sow seeds 4 to 6 inches apart. Space rows 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available space. Thinning and transplanting: When established seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin or transplant them 8 to 12 inches apart. Germination: Usually 7 to 10 days. Keep seedbed moderately moist during germination. Special Advice To conserve space and for best pollination, plant in blocks made up of short rows, thinned to 8 to 12 inches apart in all directions. Fertilize and cultivate soil prior to planting. To preserve best flavor and tenderness, pick corn just a few minutes before use. Sweet corn benefits from rich soil, side dress with fertilizer just before tassels appear and water deeply. •    Zones: 3 - 9 annual •    Height: 7 feet •    Spacing: 10-12 inches between plants; 30-36 inches between rows Depth: 1-2 inches •    Spread: 15-18 inches •    Sun/Shade: full sun •    Germination: 5-8 days •    Days To Maturity: 83 •    Yield: 10 dozen ears/100 foot row •    Fruit: White and gold kernels Comments: Excellent quality, holds well. Reddish tinge on stalks, tassels, and leaves. 'Se' type. One of the most popular bi-colors. Large yields. Go to table of corn varieties