Non-GMO, heirloom. 82 days. Open pollinated. Corn seed may be saved after harvest for planting in subsequent years. This hardy variety has 5 to 6 inch ears of good quality for an open pollinated sweet corn. Equally suited for freezing and fresh-eating. Approx. 150 seeds/oz. The Golden Bantam variety of corn seeds were developed to be earlier and sweeter than other types of corn, and became well known for its vibrant, golden color. The stalks provide five to six inch long ears, and can tolerate dry temperatures.
Growing Golden Bantam Corn Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: zea mays
- Other Names:
- Days to Maturity: 60-90 days
- Hardiness Zone: 1-10
- Seed Planting Depth: 1-2"
- Plant Spacing: 4"
- Row Spacing: 30"
- Growth Habit: Mound
- Soil Preference: PH level of 6 to 6.5, rich soil with organic matter is best.
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Diseases/pests: Susceptible to slugs, snails, and cabbage root maggots.
- Color: Dark green leaves with yellow stems.
- Flavor: similar to spinach and beet
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Seeds Per Package:
- 20 g - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 2,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 12,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
Begin by sowing corn seeds directly outdoors, 1 1/2 inches deep with four inches between seeds and thirty inches between rows. When choosing a site in your garden, keep the sun in mind; these tall stalks have potential to block the sunlight from other plants. While growing, the crops will need one to one and a half inches of water. When the kernels are firm, the ear is ripe. To harvest, firmly pull the ear downwards while twisting. The unhusked ears can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.