Zea mays subsp. mays
Zea mays subsp. mays
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These sweet corn plants yield two or more five to seven-inch ears on five to six-foot stalks.
Each ear of corn has eight to twelve rows of golden-yellow kernels with an old-fashioned sweet corn taste—a widely adaptable variety.
An outstanding sweet corn variety with great flavor! This hybrid variety is widely adapted, ensuring robust and flavorful crops wherever grown. Unmatched in taste, texture, and visual appeal, Early Golden Bantam has been a prized corn variety for generations.
Sku: 0507
Common Name: Sweet Corn
Botanical Name: Zea mays subsp. mays
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
75 - 80 Days
48"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Su (normal sugary) Yellow.
Color: Yellow
Fill Weight (grams): 17.5 g
Approximate Seed Count: 67 - 80
Flavor: Creamy and sweet with an old-fashioned taste.
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for eating right off the cob or freezing
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow seed 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 tops begin to tassel.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Plant Early Golden Bantam Hybrid Sweet Corn seeds approximately 12" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
For better ear fill, plant a number of short rows together instead of a single long row. This helps ensure pollination. For plenty of corn all season, plant early and late varieties.
Check out our blog for delicious recipes!
Try our Fresh Summer Sweet Corn and Basil Salad Recipe!
Try our Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter Recipe!
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