Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium Golden Bantam sweet corn seeds. This classic heirloom variety is celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, tender kernels, and robust growth, making it a favorite among home gardeners. Each packet contains 200 fresh, vibrant seeds, ready to transform your garden into a bountiful harvest of delicious yellow corn. Grown organically on a small family farm, these organic corn seeds ensure you’re planting a natural and wholesome product, free from genetic modification. The Golden Bantam is an open-pollinated variety, meaning you can save seeds from your harvest year after year, preserving a piece of gardening history. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just starting, growing sweet corn with this reliable heirloom offers a taste of summer that’s hard to beat.

Key Benefits

Discover the many advantages of planting Golden Bantam sweet corn seeds in your home garden. This beloved variety offers more than just a delicious harvest; it brings a touch of tradition and natural goodness to your table.

• Exceptional Flavor: Renowned for its rich, old-fashioned sweet corn flavor and tender, juicy yellow kernels, making it perfect for eating fresh, canning, or freezing.
• Heirloom Quality: These heirloom corn seeds are open-pollinated, allowing you to save seeds and ensure future harvests while preserving genetic diversity.
• Organic & Non-GMO: Grown organically without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and guaranteed non-GMO, providing a healthy and natural food source for your family.
• High Yield: Golden Bantam plants are known for their consistent production, providing a generous harvest from each planting, ensuring plenty of corn for everyone.
• Easy to Grow: A resilient and adaptable variety, making growing sweet corn accessible for gardeners of all skill levels, thriving in various climates.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for fresh eating off the cob, adding to salads, grilling, or preserving for enjoyment throughout the year.
• Garden Attraction: Tall, stately corn stalks add a beautiful vertical element to your garden landscape, creating a classic summer scene.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

To ensure a successful harvest of your Golden Bantam sweet corn seeds, proper care and attention are essential. Sweet corn thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a location in your garden that receives abundant light throughout the growing season. Planting should occur after the last frost, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Corn is a heavy feeder, so prepare your soil by enriching it with compost or well-rotted manure. A well-draining loam to sandy loam soil with a neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal for these organic corn seeds. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows, with rows spaced 30-36 inches apart. For good pollination, plant corn in blocks of at least four short rows rather than one long row.

Watering is crucial, especially during kernel development. Aim for about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or irrigation. Avoid overhead watering late in the day to minimize fungal diseases. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer when plants are about 8-12 inches tall, and again when tassels begin to form. Watch out for common pests like corn earworms and diseases such as rust; organic pest control methods and proper air circulation can help manage these issues. The Golden Bantam variety is known for its resilience, making growing sweet corn a relatively straightforward process for most climates. Harvest when the silks turn brown and the kernels are plump and milky when punctured. This ensures you get the sweetest, most tender corn from your non-GMO corn seeds.

Size & Details

This package contains 200 Golden Bantam sweet corn seeds, providing ample opportunity for a generous harvest. Each seed is carefully selected to ensure viability and robust growth. The Golden Bantam corn plants typically grow to an average height of 5 to 6 feet, producing 1-2 ears per stalk. The ears themselves are usually 6-8 inches long, filled with bright yellow, tender kernels. This annual variety has a relatively quick maturity time, typically ready for harvest in about 75-85 days from planting, depending on growing conditions and climate. The seeds are suitable for outdoor planting in most climates, including Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, and others. They will arrive ready for planting in your garden after the threat of the last frost has passed. Expect a medium watering requirement and full to medium sun exposure for optimal growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many seeds are included in this packet? A: This packet contains 200 fresh Golden Bantam sweet corn seeds, providing a substantial quantity for your home garden.
• Q: Is Golden Bantam sweet corn an heirloom variety? A: Yes, Golden Bantam is a classic heirloom variety, known for its traditional sweet flavor and open-pollinated nature, allowing you to save seeds.
• Q: Are these organic and non-GMO corn seeds? A: Absolutely. These are certified organic corn seeds and are guaranteed non-GMO corn seeds, grown naturally on a small family farm.
• Q: What are the sun requirements for growing sweet corn? A: Sweet corn thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and ear development.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these sweet corn seeds? A: The best time for planting is after the last spring frost, once the soil temperature is consistently above 60°F (15°C).
• Q: How tall do Golden Bantam corn plants grow? A: Typically, Golden Bantam corn plants grow to an average height of 5 to 6 feet, making them a stately addition to your garden.
• Q: What type of soil is best for these heirloom corn seeds? A: They prefer well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Q: Is this variety suitable for all climates for growing sweet corn? A: Golden Bantam is quite adaptable and grows well in most temperate climates, including those with humid continental, subtropical, and Mediterranean characteristics.
• Q: How long does it take for the corn to be ready for harvest? A: From planting, you can typically expect to harvest your sweet corn in about 75-85 days, depending on your local growing conditions.
• Q: Can I save seeds from my harvest for next year? A: Yes, as an open-pollinated heirloom variety, you can save seeds from your healthy Golden Bantam plants to grow again in subsequent seasons.