How to Grow Honey and Cream
Zea mays 'Honey and Cream'
Your complete guide to growing Honey and Cream.
📷 Wikipedia: MaizeWhen to Plant Honey and Cream
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Honey and Cream
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, classic Three Sisters companion
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on corn pests like aphids
Repel corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete heavily for nutrients
Climb corn stalks for support while fixing nitrogen in the soil
Attract beneficial insects and can provide windbreak for corn
Large leaves shade soil and suppress weeds, completes Three Sisters planting
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that stunts corn growth and reduces yields
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with corn for nutrients
Both are heavy nitrogen feeders creating competition, shared pest attraction
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
