Golden Bantam
Corn · Sweet
Heirloom
Zea mays var. saccharata
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Poaceae (Grass family) · Genus: Zea
About
Corn Early Golden Bantam offers delicious sweet yellow kernels perfect for canning or freezing. For optimal ear fill, plant several short rows together to improve pollination.
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Sweet Corn Genotype
Normal Sugary (su)
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–14 days
at 65–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–85 days
Plant Height
6–8 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1–2 in
Seed Spacing
3–4 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Soil Temp
65–105 °F
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Air Temp
75–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow seeds directly in the garden after all danger of frost is past and soil is warm. Plant 1 seed every 4 inches. Thin to 1 plant every 12 inches when plants are 4 inches tall. Control weeds with mulch and keep plants well watered, especially when the tops begin to tassel.
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