Golden Bantam Heirloom Sweet Corn Seeds / Fresh Garden Seeds / NON-GMO
100% Organic
The Golden Bantam Corn is known for being the richest and sweetest corn
variety and is fast maturing. It is an old time favorite selected for its
tenderness. Great for canning, freezing, and eating fresh as “corn on the
cob”.
Honey Select Triple Sweet Corn is a 2001 All-America Selections winner
for its incredible sweet-as-honey taste. It is a triplesweet, synergistic
hybrid with tender, flavorful, 25% super sweet kernels. Ears grow to 8-1/2-11
inches, mature in 79 days and are great for fresh markets, home gardens and
shipping.
Corn is one of the plants grown in the traditional Native American
vegetable technique called the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three
Sisters are beans and squash, and each has its role in the companion planting
tradition. Corn serves as a support for the vining beans. Squash served as a
ground cover, preventing weeds from growing. Beans provided natural fertilizer
for all.
Also Known As: Honey Sweet Corn, Synergistic Sugar Enhanced Corn, Sugar
Corn, Pole Corn, Maize, Maise
Nutrition Facts
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values
may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Planting Seeds
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation and Fertilizing:
For small gardens, sweet corn is best planted in square blocks instead of
long rows to improve cross-pollination between corn stalks. Corn will grow best
in areas with plenty of sunlight and prefers well-drained soils with a pH
between 5.5 and 7.0. To prepare the soil, clear the area of rocks, trash, and
large sticks. Small pieces of grass and leaves can be mixed into the soil to
make it richer. Spade the soil 8-10 inches deep and completely cover plant
material. You may optionally scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for
every 100 square feet of garden area. Rake it into the top 4 inches of soil.
Rake the soil until it is smooth.
Planting:
Sweet corn is best planted after the soil warms and is free from all
danger of frost. Plant 1-2 ounces of seed for every 100 feet of row. Sweet corn
grows best when planted in several short rows instead of one long row. This
makes it easier for the plants to pollinate and grow plump juicy kernels. Plant
corn seeds 1 inch deep and 3-4 inches apart. Space rows 2 1/2 - 3 feet apart.
After the plants are up, thin them to 1 foot apart. For a steady harvest, plant
again after 2-3 weeks.
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Within-Row Spacing:
3-4 inch, thin to 1 foot
Between-Row Spacing:
2 1/2 - 3 feet
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water sweet corn as needed to keep it from wilting. When
kernels are forming, try not to let the corn suffer from lack of water.
Weeding and Fertilizing: Hoe the weeds off just below the
soil's' surface. Try not to work the soil more than 1 inch deep to prevent
injuring root systems. When corn plants are about 2 feet fall, you may
optionally apply 1 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of garden row. Scatter
fertilizer evenly between rows and mix it lightly with the soil. Water after
fertilizing.
Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and
sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sevin is a
synthetic option. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in
controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, please read the label and
always follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: If a few of your corn plants are stunted, they may have a viral disease
and should be removed to keep the virus from spreading.
Harvesting:
Corn are ready for harvest about 3 weeks after the tassel grows on top of
the corn plant. Corn is ripe when juice from the kernels is milky white, the
silk on the ears has turned dark brown, the ears are firm, and kernels on the
tips of the unhusked ears are plump and milky. Sweet corn is not ready when the
juice of the kernel is watery. It is overripe when the kernels get large,
chewy, and pasty like dough (starchy). The The best time to pick corn is in the
early morning or evening when it is cool. To harvest the ears, hold the stalk
below the ear and twist the tip of the ear toward the ground until it breaks
off. Cook the corn right away, or store it in the refrigerator until mealtime.
Corn loses flavor and nutrients quickly when left at
high temperature. Watch the corn closely because the quality changes
fast. To store corn, keep corn in the husk and plac
Overall, Golden Bantam Sweet Corn is a popular and
flavorful variety of corn that is well-suited for home gardens and small farms.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, growing this
delicious crop can be a fun and rewarding experience.