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Germination:
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Days to
Maturity:
88 Days
Sweet Corn Seeds, Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid Economy Packet
Zea mays subsp. mays
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Sweet Corn Seeds, Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid Economy Packet
Zea mays subsp. mays
Regular price
$5.99
Regular price
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$5.99
Unit price
per
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Product Information
Hybrid Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn is an excellent corn variety with tolerance to wilt.
Late variety. The ears are about 8" long with 12 to 14 rows of tender kernels. High in vitamins A and B.
Standard-sized seeds packets for this variety can be found here.
Sku: 0515EC
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
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Key Features
Characteristics: Su (normal sugary) Yellow
Botanical Name: Zea mays subsp. mays
Flavor: Sweet.
Preparation Ideas: Great for freezing.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 50
Instructions
Sow Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn seeds directly in the garden after all danger of frost is past and soil is warm. Plant 1 seed every 4". Thin to 1 plant every 12" when plants are 4" tall. Control weeds with a mulch and keep plants well watered, especially when tops begin to tassel.
Planting Depth: 1" - 1.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Golden Cross Bantam Sweet Corn seeds roughly 12" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.
Suggestions
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, be sure to plant all early and late varieties.
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