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Golden Bantam

Corn · Sweet

Heirloom

Zea mays var. saccharata

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Poaceae (Grass family) · Genus: Zea

Characteristics

Color
Yellow
Flavor
Sweet
Intended Use
CanningFresh / Salad
Maturity
Early
Sweet Corn Genotype
Normal Sugary (su)
Texture
JuicyTender

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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Origin
United States
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Germination
4–14 days
at 50–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–85 days
Plant Height
6–8 ft
Fruit Size
6–7 in

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
3–12 in
Row Spacing
12–36 in
Thin To
8–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Soil Temp
50–105 °F
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Air Temp
32–95 °F

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